Adulation

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of adulation

noun excessive admiration or praise

Example Sentences

A1 She received adulation from her classmates for her excellent presentation.

A2 The actor basked in the adulation of his fans after the successful movie premiere.

B1 The politician was not used to such adulation from the public and felt overwhelmed.

B2 Despite the adulation from critics, the artist remained humble and focused on their work.

C1 The singer's adulation among music enthusiasts was unparalleled, leading to sold-out concerts.

C2 The author's adulation in literary circles solidified their reputation as a master storyteller.

Examples of adulation in a Sentence

formal The renowned artist received adulation from critics for his latest masterpiece.

informal She basked in the adulation of her fans after winning the championship.

slang The singer was soaking up all the adulation from the crowd at the concert.

figurative The politician's adulation for power blinded him to the needs of his constituents.

Grammatical Forms of adulation

past tense

adulated

plural

adulations

comparative

more adulatory

superlative

most adulatory

present tense

adulates

future tense

will adulate

perfect tense

has adulated

continuous tense

is adulating

singular

adulation

positive degree

adulatory

infinitive

to adulate

gerund

adulating

participle

adulated

Origin and Evolution of adulation

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adulation' originated from the Latin word 'adulatio', which comes from the verb 'adulari' meaning 'to flatter'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'adulation' has retained its original meaning of excessive or insincere praise, often for the purpose of gaining favor or influence.