fawning
adjectiveUsing exaggerated flattery or submissive attention to gain favor.
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Clear all filtersUsing exaggerated flattery or submissive attention to gain favor.
To seek favor or acceptance through pleasing behavior.
Excessively eager to please through flattery and deference.
Using excessive flattery toward an influential person.
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