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Adulation

noun

Adulation means very strong praise or admiration.

9 letters 4 syllables

What does Adulation mean?

Adulation means very strong praise or admiration.

Dictionary definition

Very strong praise or admiration, sometimes more than is deserved.

Example sentences

Adulation in a sentence

easy

The singer received adulation from the crowd.

medium

The athlete stayed humble despite the adulation.

hard

The article questioned whether constant adulation can make fame difficult to handle.

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Adulation

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Sounds like

aj · uh · lay · shun · strongest beat: lay

Synonyms

Words like Adulation

admirationUse for respect or approval.
praiseUse for positive words about someone or something.
Antonyms

Opposite words

criticismUse when pointing out faults or problems.
scornUse for strong disrespect or contempt.
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Word family

Adulation word family

Base word

adulation

verb

adulate

To praise or admire too strongly.

adjective

adulatory

Showing excessive praise or admiration.

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