Meaning & use
adulation
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excessive or uncritical admiration and praise.
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The pop star seemed uncomfortable with the constant adulation from fans.
Critics warned that the adulation surrounding the young CEO was making him reckless.
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Adulation implies praise given too freely or insincerely, often to the point of excess -- it carries a slightly negative undertone, unlike plain 'praise' or 'admiration.'
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