Adulate
/ˈædʒ.ʊ.leɪt/noun
To praise someone excessively or obsequiously.
Did you know?The term 'adulate' is rooted in the Latin word 'adulatio', which means 'to fawn upon', often associated with sycophancy and deceit.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
adulatio
“Fawning, flattering behavior, often to curry favor.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
adulatus
“Past participle of 'adulare', meaning 'to fawn on'.”
14th Century
Middle French
aduler
“To flatter excessively.”
Early 17th Century
English
adulate
“To show excessive admiration or devotion.”