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fawning

/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

/ˈfɔnɪŋ/

Translations

fawningadjective

more fawning

Comp.

most fawning

Super.

/ˈfɔː.nɪŋ/

/ˈfɔ.nɪŋ/

flagorneurSe dit d’une attitude ou d’une personne qui flatte de manière servile et excessive.

The fawning assistant constantly praised the manager, hoping to gain favor.

L’assistant flagorneur ne cessait de complimenter le directeur pour gagner ses faveurs.

Additional translations

obséquieuxPlus soutenu; employé pour une flatterie servile et déférente.

Synonyms

Antonyms

fawningnoun

fawnings

/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

/ˈfɔnɪŋ/

Gerundial noun denoting the act of displaying exaggerated flattery

flagornerieLangue courante; flatterie servile et insistante.

Her shameless fawning over the famous actor made everyone uncomfortable.

Sa flagornerie éhontée envers le célèbre acteur mettait tout le monde mal à l’aise.

Additional translations

obséquiositéRegistre soutenu; comportement excessivement déférent et flatteur.

Synonyms

fawnverb

fawning

Gerund

fawned

Past Simple

fawned

Past Participle

fawning

Gerund

/fɔːn/

/fɔn/

flagornerSoutenu; flatter avec excès pour obtenir les faveurs de quelqu'un.

The employees would often fawn over their boss in hopes of getting a promotion.

Les employés flagornaient souvent leur patron dans l'espoir d'obtenir une promotion.

Additional translations

faonnerZoologie; se dit d'une biche ou d'une femelle du chevreuil qui met bas un faon.

Synonyms

Definitions

fawningadjective

Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious.

The fawning assistant constantly praised the manager, hoping to gain favor.

fawningnoun

Exaggerated flattery or obsequious behaviour shown toward someone.

Her shameless fawning over the famous actor made everyone uncomfortable.

fawnverb

To exhibit exaggerated flattery or affection, typically to gain favor or advantage.

The employees would often fawn over their boss in hopes of getting a promotion.

(of a deer) To give birth to a fawn.

Does generally fawn in the late spring.