Definitions

1. noun

excessive praise or admiration, often insincere or exaggerated

“The celebrity’s ego was fed by the adulation of the fans at the concert.”

2. noun

the act of lavishing praise or admiration

“She received the adulation of the audience for her outstanding performance.”

3. verb

to lavish excessive or insincere praise or admiration on someone or something

“The politician was accused of adulating the dictator for his own gain.”