Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Flattery; fulsome praise.
He was uncomfortable with the adulation from his fans.
Lobhudelei, Vergötterung
ле́стьléstʹ, подхали́мствоpodxalímstvo
servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise
Examples
3 sentencesThey look on Tom with adulation.
Pop artists thrive on the adulation of their loyal fans.
dePopmusiker kommen durch die Schmeichelei ihrer treuen Fans zur vollen Entfaltung.
Ever since he made the goal that won the game, the other students have showered him with adulation.
Translations
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By meaning 1
Flattery; fulsome praise:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
Flattery; fulsome praise:
Origin
From French adulation, from Latin adulātio (“flattery”).From French adulation, from Latin adulātio (“flattery”).
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Forms
plural: adulations| Singular | adulation |
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Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable