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- Dictionaryfawning/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious: "fawning adoration"
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The meaning of FAWNING is seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery. How to use fawning in a sentence.
praising someone too much and giving them a lot of attention that is not sincere in order to get a positive reaction: a fawning young man. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Praising insincerely or too eagerly. backhanded compliment.
From the Old English fægnian, meaning “rejoice, exult, be glad,” fawning can be both an adjective and a noun form of the verb fawn. Fawning people are often trying to win favor with the person being flattered, and it sometimes comes off as sucking up.
Fawning definition: seeking favor by flattery or a servile way of behaving. See examples of FAWNING used in a sentence.
1. To exhibit affection or attempt to please, as a dog does by wagging its tail, whining, or cringing. 2. To seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious behavior. [Middle English faunen, from Old English fagnian, to rejoice, from fagen, fægen, glad .] fawn′er n. fawn′ing·ly adv. Synonyms: fawn1, bootlick, kowtow, slaver1, toady, truckle.
Jessi wasn't certain if she should be laughing or horrified by the fawning women. Curious but unwilling to join the masses fawning over them, she kept her distance and simply watched. He would rather hear applause for his accomplishments than have you fawning all over him and catering to his needs.
Synonyms for FAWNING: obsequious, servile, slavish, subordinate, subservient, docile, obedient, submissive; Antonyms of FAWNING: peevish, mutinous, obstinate, stubborn, wild, insurgent, unyielding, dogged.
Fawning definition: seeking favor by flattery or a servile way of behaving. See examples of FAWNING used in a sentence.
to seek attention and admiration (from) by cringing and flattering.
The word 'fawning' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe someone who is excessively and obsequiously eager to please. For example: "He tried to curry favor by engaging in fawning behavior towards his boss.".
