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Fawning

verb
Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.verbTo give birth to a fawn.
2.verbTo exhibit affection or attempt to please.
3.verbTo seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
4.verb(of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.
5.nounServile flattery.
6.adjectiveSeeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.

Synonyms

grovelsoft-soaptoadywheedletoadyishsycophanticbootlickingobsequiousinsincereflattersomebutterysycophantical

Rhymes With

wantingdawningdonningyawningspawningswanningconningpawning
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