Definitions

1. adjective

expressing or characterized by admiration, praise, or devotion; expressing or characterized by an excessive or insincere expression of admiration, praise, or devotion

“The politician’s adulatory speech to the crowd was seen as insincere by many observers.”

2. noun

a person who expresses or demonstrates admiration, praise, or devotion

“The fans were in awe of the star’s adulatory fans, who had traveled from all over the world to see her perform.”

3. adverb

in a manner that expresses or demonstrates admiration, praise, or devotion

“The film was adulatory in its portrayal of the country’s history, but many historians disagreed with its interpretation.”