Fawning

Synonyms of fawning

• obsequious
• sycophantic
• ingratiating

Antonyms of fawning

• aloof
• indifferent
• disdainful

Collocations of fawning

fawning admiration

Frequency: 70 %

She received fawning admiration from her fans.

fawning behavior

Frequency: 60 %

His fawning behavior towards his boss was obvious.

fawning flattery

Frequency: 55 %

She was tired of the fawning flattery from her coworkers.

fawning praise

Frequency: 50 %

The author received fawning praise for her latest book.

fawning sycophant

Frequency: 45 %

He surrounded himself with fawning sycophants who agreed with everything he said.

Idiomatic Expressions for fawning

• Phrase: fawning behavior
  Meaning: exaggerated or insincere displays of admiration or affection towards someone
  Usage: His fawning behavior towards the celebrity was off-putting to those around him.