Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-fawn
verb
/ɪnˈfɔːn/
Definition
To show excessive affection or flattery; to be overly subservient or ingratiating.
Examples
- She was so eager to please her boss that she would often in-fawn at his every suggestion.
- The celebrity was tired of fans who would in-fawn over her, seeking only to gain a moment of her attention.
Meaning
The act of fawning over someone means to praise them excessively or to be overly obedient in a way that seems insincere.
Synonyms
- flatter
- grovel
- obeisance
- worship
