Fawning
41knee-crooking — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : obsequious, fawning * * * kneeˈ crooking adjective (Shakespeare) Obsequious, fawning • • • Main Entry: ↑knee …
42lap dog — a small pet dog that can easily be held in the lap. [1635 45] * * * lap dog, 1. a small pet dog. 2. a fawning flatterer; toady. lap dog «LAP DG», adjective. flattering in a fawning manner: »lap dog acceptance of his employer s attitudes …
43lap-dog — lap dog, 1. a small pet dog. 2. a fawning flatterer; toady. lap dog «LAP DG», adjective. flattering in a fawning manner: »lap dog acceptance of his employer s attitudes …
44Adulation — Ad u*la tion, n. [F. adulation, fr. L. adulatio, fr. adulari, adulatum, to flatter.] Servile flattery; praise in excess, or beyond what is merited. [1913 Webster] Think st thou the fiery fever will go out With titles blown from adulation? Shak.… …
45bootlicking — ootlicking adj. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery. Syn: fawning, obsequious, sycophantic, toadyish, ass kissing. [WordNet 1.5] …
46Cringe — Cringe, n. Servile civility; fawning; a shrinking or bowing, as in fear or servility. With cringe and shrug, and bow obsequious. Cowper. [1913 Webster] …
47Declare — De*clare , v. i. 1. To make a declaration, or an open and explicit avowal; to proclaim one s self; often with for or against; as, victory declares against the allies. [1913 Webster] Like fawning courtiers, for success they wait, And then come… …
48Dexterous — Dex ter*ous, a. [L. dexter. See {Dexter}.] [Written also {dextrous}.] 1. Ready and expert in the use of the body and limbs; skillful and active with the hands; handy; ready; as, a dexterous hand; a dexterous workman. [1913 Webster] 2. Skillful in …
49dextrous — Dexterous Dex ter*ous, a. [L. dexter. See {Dexter}.] [Written also {dextrous}.] 1. Ready and expert in the use of the body and limbs; skillful and active with the hands; handy; ready; as, a dexterous hand; a dexterous workman. [1913 Webster] 2.… …
50Fawningly — Fawn ing*ly, adv. In a fawning manner. [1913 Webster] …