Pronunciation: /ˈædʒəˌleɪt/

Definitions of adulate

noun a person who adulates someone

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like all the adulation he receives.

A2 She was uncomfortable with the adulation from her fans.

B1 The actor basked in the adulation of the audience after his performance.

B2 The politician was known for seeking adulation from the public.

C1 Some celebrities become addicted to the adulation of their fans.

C2 The author was overwhelmed by the adulation he received for his latest novel.

verb to praise or admire excessively

Example Sentences

A1 She adulates her favorite singer by attending all of his concerts.

A2 The students adulated their teacher for her dedication to helping them succeed.

B1 The fans adulated the football player after he scored the winning goal.

B2 The artist was adulated by critics for his innovative use of color and form.

C1 The politician was adulated by his supporters for his charismatic leadership.

C2 The author was adulated by readers for her insightful and thought-provoking novels.

Examples of adulate in a Sentence

formal The author's work was adulated by literary critics around the world.

informal Everyone adulates the new celebrity in town.

slang I can't believe how much people adulate that singer.

figurative She adulated him like he was a god among men.

Grammatical Forms of adulate

past tense

adulated

plural

adulates

comparative

more adulating

superlative

most adulating

present tense

adulates

future tense

will adulate

perfect tense

has adulated

continuous tense

is adulating

singular

adulates

positive degree

adulate

infinitive

to adulate

gerund

adulating

participle

adulating

Origin and Evolution of adulate

First Known Use: 1538 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adulate' originated from the Latin word 'adulatus', which means to flatter or fawn upon.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adulate' has retained its original meaning of excessive flattery or admiration, often in a servile manner.