Synonyms for
Fawning
Definition
The definition of fawning is showing exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious.
Synonyms & similar words
grovel
creep
toady
sycophantic
cringe
kotow
obsequious
cower
crawl
suckup
bootlick
truckle
bootlicking
kowtow
toadyish
fawn
sycophantic
obsequious
ingratiating
fawning
flattering
adulatory
subservient
unctuous
crawling
groveling
deferential
complimentary
bootlicking
toadyish
slavish
fawning
servile
worshipful
unctuous
Example sentences
- She received fawning compliments from her admirers.
- The politician was fawning over the voters, promising them everything they wanted.
- The cat purred and rubbed against her leg in a fawning manner.
- He gave a fawning apology, hoping to avoid punishment.
- The child received a fawning response from the teacher after completing the task.