noun
adulation
ad-zhuu-LAY-shuhn
noun
1
Excessive praise or admiration, often insincere.
"The dictator surrounded himself with adulation from state media."
"The young actor basked in the adulation of his fans."
How to Use Adulation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOver-the-top praise, often flattery that goes too far.
Common mistake
Adulation usually implies excessive or fawning praise, while adoration is warmer and more sincere.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
adulations plural
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Etymology
From Latin adulatio ("flattery").