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adulation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of adulation

1 excessive admiration of or devotion to a person

the pathetic adulation of the leader of the cult by her misguided followers

Synonyms of adulation

deification, hero worship, idolatry, idolization, worship, worshipping (also worshiping)

Words Related to adulation

adoration, deference, glorification, reverence, veneration

idealization, romanticization

affection, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love

appreciation, esteem, regard, respect

Near Antonyms of adulation

condemnation, disapproval, disfavor, dislike, dismissal, disregard, hatred, loathing, scorn

2 excessive praise

more objective critics have observed that the artist never deserved the adulation heaped upon her mediocre paintings

Synonyms of adulation

blarney, butter, flannel [British], flattery, incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy

Words Related to adulation

allurements, blandishments, endearments

caresses, compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects

adoration, idolatry, worship

fawning, sycophancy, toadying

cajolement, cajolery, ingratiation, smarm

acclaim, applause, commendation, praise

Near Antonyms of adulation

bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down

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