adulation

[/ˌædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: adulações
adulação
1. Excessive praise or admiration, often insincere or exaggerated, given to someone
The celebrity basked in the adulation of her fans at the concert.
A celebridade aproveitou a adulação de seus fãs no concerto.
2. Flattery or compliments that are given excessively or without genuine feeling
He was uncomfortable with all the adulation he received after winning the award.
Ele se sentia desconfortável com toda a adulação que recebeu depois de ganhar o prêmio.
Adulation is commonly discussed in Brazilian media and celebrity culture, particularly regarding reality TV stars and influencers. In American culture, it's often viewed with some skepticism, as excessive adulation can be seen as insincere or potentially corrupting. The word carries connotations of potential inauthenticity in both cultures.
NYC Slang
bootlicking, brown-nosing, ass-kissing (when referring to the act of providing adulation)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flatterypraiseacclaimadmirationworshipveneration
Antonyms / Antônimos
criticismcondemnationdisapprovaldisdaincontempt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adulação
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
adulação
Same as general Brazilian; may use 'lambujem' colloquially for excessive praise
São Paulo
adulação
Formal usage; more commonly used in business and media contexts
Portugal
adulação
Same translation; similar usage in formal Portuguese

Related Words

adulatoryadulateadmirerflattercompliment

Related Idioms & Phrases

bask in the adulation
shower someone with adulation
fall for adulation
adulation goes to someone's head
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