What is another word for Fawning? - 125 Fawning Synonyms

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obsequious sycophantic ingratiating flattering servile groveling deferential submissive compliant acquiescent conciliatory appeasing cajoling wheedling insinuating toadying bootlicking cringing cowering abject spineless weak obsequiousness fussy doting affectionate admiring adoring idolizing worshiping

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "fawning" refers to the act of attempting to win favor by flattering people or behaving in a servile way.

Merriam-Webster defines "fawning" as exhibiting excessive or insincere flattery or devotion, often in order to gain favor or advantage.
The Cambridge Dictionary describes "fawning" as behaving in a way that is too eager to please someone, often in a way that is not sincere.

The employee's fawning behavior towards the boss was seen as insincere by his colleagues.
The fan's fawning admiration for the celebrity was borderline obsessive.
The company's fawning press release about the new product launch was met with skepticism by industry analysts.