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- Dictionaryfawning/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious: "fawning adoration"
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FAWNING definition: 1. praising someone too much and giving them a lot of attention that is not sincere in order to get…. Learn more.
adjective. fawn· ing ˈfȯ-niŋ. ˈfä- Synonyms of fawning. : seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery. … they are excellent emblems of fawning yet fickle fandom … Thomas Boswell. He's sitting in a shaded pavillion, surrounded by a dozen fawning politicians … Barbara Crossette.
From the Old English fægnian, meaning “rejoice, exult, be glad,” fawning can be both an adjective and a noun form of the verb fawn. Fawning people are often trying to win favor with the person being flattered, and it sometimes comes off as sucking up.
1. To exhibit affection or attempt to please, as a dog does by wagging its tail, whining, or cringing. 2. To seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious behavior. [Middle English faunen, from Old English fagnian, to rejoice, from fagen, fægen, glad .] fawn′er n. fawn′ing·ly adv. Synonyms: fawn1, bootlick, kowtow, slaver1, toady, truckle.
1. : a young deer. especially : one still unweaned or retaining a distinctive baby coat. 2. : kid sense 2. 3. : a light grayish brown. fawny. ˈfȯ-nē. ˈfä-
Fawning definition: seeking favor by flattery or a servile way of behaving. See examples of FAWNING used in a sentence.
FAWNING meaning: 1. praising someone too much and giving them a lot of attention that is not sincere in order to get…. Learn more.
noun. Servile flattery. Wiktionary. Advertisement. Other Word Forms of Fawning. Noun. Singular:
Fawning definition: seeking favor by flattery or a servile way of behaving. See examples of FAWNING used in a sentence.
adjective. 1. displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious. 2. (of animals, esp dogs) showing extreme friendliness and fondness by way of eager behaviour towards someone. The word fawning is derived from fawn, shown below. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. fawn in British English. (fɔːn )
