fawning

UK
/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔnɪŋ/
fawningadjective
more fawning
Comp.
most fawning
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔː.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔ.nɪŋ/
Translations
His fawning behavior towards the boss was obvious to everyone.
Его льстивое поведение по отношению к начальнику было очевидно всем.
Definitions
Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious.
The fawning assistant constantly praised the manager, hoping to gain favor.
fawningnoun
fawnings
pl
UK
/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔnɪŋ/
Gerundial noun denoting the act of displaying exaggerated flattery
Definitions
Exaggerated flattery or obsequious behaviour shown toward someone.
Her shameless fawning over the famous actor made everyone uncomfortable.
fawnverb

fawning

Gerund

fawned
Past Simple
fawned
Past Participle
fawning
Gerund
UK
/fɔːn/
US
/fɔn/
Translations
He tends to fawn over his boss to get promotions.
Он склонен подлизываться к своему начальнику, чтобы получить повышение.
She would fawn over her teachers to get better grades.
Она льстила своим учителям, чтобы получить лучшие оценки.
Additional translations
Definitions
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.
fawnnoun
Definitions
A young deer, especially one less than a year old.
The fawn followed its mother closely through the forest.
A light yellowish-brown color.
She chose a fawn color for the walls of her living room.
fawnadjective
Definitions
Of a light yellowish-brown colour.
She matched the fawn curtains with oak furniture.