Adulation
hardaj-uh-LAY-shun
noun
Definition
Excessive admiration or praise
Examples
“The celebrity was uncomfortable with the adulation of fans.”
“His innovative work earned him adulation from peers.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Adulation is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "worship" or "idolization" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "criticism".
Related GRE Words
adulatory
Excessively praising or admiring; fawning
extol
To praise enthusiastically
revere
To feel deep respect or admiration for something
veneration
Great respect or reverence
obsequious
Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
encomium
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly
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