Adulated

Pronunciation: /ˈædʒəˌleɪtɪd/

Definitions of adulated

verb to praise or admire excessively or obsequiously

Example Sentences

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

A2 The students adulated their teacher for being so kind and helpful.

B1 The actress was adulated by her fans for her outstanding performance in the movie.

B2 The scientist was adulated for his groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

C1 The politician was adulated by the public for his unwavering commitment to improving education.

C2 The artist was adulated by critics and fans alike for pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.

Examples of adulated in a Sentence

formal The renowned author was adulated by critics for his latest novel.

informal Everyone adulated the new student for his impressive basketball skills.

slang The singer was adulated by his fans after his concert.

figurative The politician adulated his opponent in order to gain their support.

Grammatical Forms of adulated

• past tense: adulated
• plural: adulates
• comparative: more adulated
• superlative: most adulated
• present tense: adulates
• future tense: will adulate
• perfect tense: has adulated
• continuous tense: is adulating
• singular: adulates
• positive degree: adulated
• infinitive: to adulate
• gerund: adulating
• participle: adulated

Origin and Evolution of adulated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adulated' originated from the Latin word 'adulatus', which means to flatter or praise excessively.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adulated' has retained its original meaning of excessive praise or flattery, but may also be used in a more negative connotation to imply insincere or exaggerated admiration.