fawning

• Beschreibt jemanden, der übertrieben schmeichelt oder sich unterwürfig verhält, um sich beliebt zu machen oder die Gunst einer anderen Person zu gewinnen.

Describes someone who flatters excessively or behaves in a servile manner to gain favor.

1. Flattering to gain favorC1formal

   Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection, often to gain approval or advantage from someone.

   Schmeichlerisch

   • His fawning behavior towards the manager was obvious to everyone.
   • She gave a fawning smile to the wealthy guest.
   • The politician was surrounded by fawning supporters.

   Synonymebootlickingcringinggrovelingingratiatingobsequiousservilesycophantictruckling

   Antonymebluntcandidforthrightfrankgenuinehonestsincerestraightforward

2. Servile or obsequiousC1formal

   Showing excessive eagerness to please or obey, often in a submissive way.

   Unterwürfig oder kriecherisch

   • The assistant's fawning attitude made his colleagues uncomfortable.
   • He adopted a fawning tone when speaking to the director.
   • Her fawning compliments seemed insincere.

   Synonymebootlickingcringingflatteringgrovelingingratiatingobsequiousservilesubservientsycophantic

   Antonymeassertivedefiantdisdainfulhaughtyindependentproud

• Verb, das übertriebene Schmeichelei oder Unterwürfigkeit beschreibt, oft in kriecherischer Weise; auch vom Tier: Zuneigung durch Lecken, Stupsen oder Schwanzwedeln zeigen.

A verb used to describe the act of showing excessive flattery or affection, often in a servile manner, or (of an animal) to show affection by licking, nuzzling, or wagging its tail.

1. Show excessive flatteryC1formal

   To praise someone excessively or behave in a servile way to gain favor.

   Schmeicheln

   • The assistant fawned over the celebrity at the event.
   • He fawns on his boss hoping for a promotion.
   • She fawned over the wealthy guests at the party.

   Synonymebootlickcringeflattergrovelkowtowtoadytruckle

   Antonymecondemncriticizeinsultrebukescorn

2. Show affection (of animals)B2informal

   To show affection or delight, especially by wagging the tail or licking (used for dogs).

   Sich anschmiegen (bei Tieren)

   • The puppy fawned on its owner when she came home.
   • The dog fawned over the children in the park.
   • He fawned over the kitten as it purred in his lap.

   Synonymecuddlenuzzlesnuggle