What does adulatory mean?
Definitions for adulatory
-ˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr iadu·la·to·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
adulatoryadjective
obsequiously complimentary
"they listened with flattering interest"
Wiktionary
adulatoryadjective
In the manner of adulation; overly flattering.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Adulatoryadjective
Flattering; full of compliments.
Etymology: adulatorius, Lat.
ChatGPT
adulatory
Adulatory refers to excessive or insincere praise or admiration, often done in a servile manner. It is often associated with flattery, commendation, or idolization that goes beyond what is considered reasonable or genuine.
Webster Dictionary
Adulatoryadjective
containing excessive praise or compliment; servilely praising; flattering; as, an adulatory address
Etymology: [L. adulatorius, fr. adulari: cf. OF. adulatoire.]
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Anagrams for adulatory »
laudatory
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of adulatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of adulatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- تزوجArabic
- lichotnickýCzech
- bedøvendeDanish
- schmeichelhaftGerman
- κολακευτικόςGreek
- adulaciaEsperanto
- aduladorSpanish
- imartelevaFinnish
- adulatoireFrench
- aodhaireIrish
- hízelgőHungarian
- pujianIndonesian
- adulatorioItalian
- גנאיHebrew
- アドレギュラーJapanese
- adulatoriumLatin
- kruiperigDutch
- bedøvendeNorwegian
- pochlebczyPolish
- aduladorPortuguese
- adulatorRomanian
- smickrandeSwedish
- adulatoryTamil
- dalkavukTurkish
- ngoại tìnhVietnamese
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