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ADULATORY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does adulatory mean?
• ADULATORY (adjective)
The adjective ADULATORY has 1 sense:
1. obsequiously complimentary
Familiarity information: ADULATORY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Obsequiously complimentary
Context example:
they listened with flattering interest
Similar:
flattering (showing or representing to advantage)
Derivation:
adulate (flatter in an obsequious manner)
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