Used in a Sentence

adulation

How to use adulation in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for adulation.

Editorial note

"If the real world knew the real Mother Teresa there would be a lot less adulation".

Examples13
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

Meaning at a glance

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noun

servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for adulation.

noun

servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

Example sentences

1

"If the real world knew the real Mother Teresa there would be a lot less adulation".

2

Yes, scientists are human, and some of them are flawed, valuing adulation more than anything.

3

Are SO points from confused corporate employees really worth more than the adulation of the blogosphere?

4

I much prefer cynicism to the blind adulation of "this tech is amazing and magical".

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The nerd adulation comes from the idea that having understanding of computers will be more awesome, not being rich and white.

6

Don't worry too much about the adulation from others, especially strangers.

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> Don't worry too much about the adulation from others, especially strangers.

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You cannot compete with the insane people there who are happy to destroy capital and jobs in the pursuit of notoriety, peer adulation and the odd $1bn exit.

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In this blind Apple-adulation world we live in, authors will twist facts to prove their point that Apple is genius, despite overwhelming contrary evidence.

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"Although in my mind that's more of a criticism of the adulation of the Singularity by its adherents than of the actual Singularity itself.

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Yet Linus consistently earns hero praise and adulation, the criticism of his personality being secondary and written off as justified.

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Mocking Android fanboys in a forum overwhelmingly dominated by Apple adulation?

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Abuse by F-bombing isn't just about professionalism, it's part of a posturing, adulation-seeking personality that aspiring devs and infosec hackers think they have to adopt.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use adulation in a sentence?

"If the real world knew the real Mother Teresa there would be a lot less adulation".

What does adulation mean?

servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

What part of speech is adulation?

adulation is commonly used as noun.