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ADULATORY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does adulatory mean? 

ADULATORY (adjective)
  The adjective ADULATORY has 1 sense:

1. obsequiously complimentaryplay

  Familiarity information: ADULATORY used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ADULATORY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Obsequiously complimentary

Context example:

they listened with flattering interest

Similar:

flattering (showing or representing to advantage)

Derivation:

adulate (flatter in an obsequious manner)


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