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adulation

/ˌædjuˈleɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण ऐड्युलेशन

चापलूसी भरी प्रशंसा, अत्यधिक सराहना

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    [U] formal

    admiration and praise that is greater than is deserved

    चापलूसी भरी प्रशंसा, अत्यधिक सराहना

    • The young star was unprepared for such adulation from fans.
    • The cricketer enjoyed the adulation of crowds wherever he travelled.
    • The singer lapped up the adulation of the fans.
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    • Too much adulation can spoil a young player.
    • The leader was greeted with great adulation wherever he went.

    Synonyms flattery worship hero-worship

    Opposite criticism contempt scorn

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Excessive praise is adulation; a person who flatters for gain is a sycophant.

'ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा प्रशंसा' adulation और 'लाभ के लिए चापलूसी करने वाला' sycophant है।