Synonyms for adulate
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To flatter effusively.
Forms
- Past participle
- adulated
e.g. adulated → complimented…
Example sentences
- compliment Mary wasn't sure how to respond to his compliment.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| adulate | steady | |
| compliment | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- compliment3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (compliment3 = 3 syllables).