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fawning
UK
/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔnɪŋ/
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fawning
adjective
more fawning
Comp.
most fawning
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔː.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔ.nɪŋ/
льстивый
His fawning behavior towards the boss was obvious to everyone.
Его льстивое поведение по отношению к начальнику было очевидно всем.
Additional translations
подхалимский
угодливый
раболепный
Synonyms
obsequious
sycophantic
servile
subservient
flattering
ingratiating
toadying
Antonyms
disdainful
scornful
insulting
fawning
noun
fawnings
pl
UK
/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔnɪŋ/
Gerundial noun denoting the act of displaying exaggerated flattery
Synonyms
flattery
adulation
obsequiousness
sycophancy
servility
toadying
toadyism
ingratiation
blandishment
fawn
verb
fawning
Gerund
fawned
Past Simple
fawned
Past Participle
fawning
Gerund
UK
/fɔːn/
US
/fɔn/
подлизываться
He tends to fawn over his boss to get promotions.
Он склонен подлизываться к своему начальнику, чтобы получить повышение.
льстить
She would fawn over her teachers to get better grades.
Она льстила своим учителям, чтобы получить лучшие оценки.
Additional translations
умасливать
Synonyms
flatter
grovel
toady
sycophantize
adulate
wheedle
Definitions
fawning
adjective
Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious.
The fawning assistant constantly praised the manager, hoping to gain favor.
fawning
noun
Exaggerated flattery or obsequious behaviour shown toward someone.
Her shameless fawning over the famous actor made everyone uncomfortable.
fawn
verb
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.
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