adulation

noun
UK: /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/
US: /ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/

  1. Excessive praise or admiration.

    1. The singer enjoyed the crowd's adulation. [ ] [ ]
    2. She basked in the adulation of her fans after the concert, signing autographs. [ ] [ ]

  2. Extreme flattery or servile behavior.

    1. The boss disliked the adulation from his workers. [ ] [ ]
    2. His success led to a wave of adulation from those seeking his favor, but he remained humble. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

veneration flattery worship devotion praise

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adulation" in English means: Excessive praise or admiration., Extreme flattery or servile behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "adulation" is /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adulation": veneration, flattery, worship, devotion, praise.

Example usage of "adulation": "The singer enjoyed the crowd's adulation.". More examples on the page.