"Fawning" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"fawning" Definition
- seeking favor by flattery or a servile way of behaving:The billionaire’s donation earned him a fawning front-page news story in the Globe and Mail.
- the act or practice of seeking favor by flattery or a servile way of behaving:On the second-last night of the cruise, we witnessed the fawning of the ship’s wait staff as they jockeyed for a healthy tip.
"fawning" Synonyms & Antonyms
"fawning" synonyms:
- sycophantic,
- obsequious,
- ingratiating,
- unctuous,
- servile,
- flattering,
- groveling,
- grovelling,
- cringing,
- bootlicking,
- smarmy,
- oily,
- subservient,
- abject,
- oleaginous,
- slavish,
- slimy,
- soapy,
- toadyish
"fawning" antonyms:
- aloof,
- cool,
- disinterested,
- proud,
- unfriendly,
- domineering,
- bolshie,
- bossy,
- disobedient,
- independent,
- overbearing,
- overriding,
- rebellious,
- superior,
- wilful,
- willful,
- assertive,
- controlling,
- unhelpful