fawning

UK
/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔnɪŋ/

Translations

fawningadjective
more fawning
Comp.
most fawning
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔː.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔ.nɪŋ/
His fawning behavior towards the boss was obvious to everyone.
Его льстивое поведение по отношению к начальнику было очевидно всем.
fawningnoun
fawnings
pl
UK
/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔnɪŋ/
Gerundial noun denoting the act of displaying exaggerated flattery
fawnverb

fawning

Gerund

fawned
Past Simple
fawned
Past Participle
fawning
Gerund
UK
/fɔːn/
US
/fɔn/
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

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.