adulatory Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite obsequiously complimentary
    • they listened with flattering interest

WordNet

Ad"u*la*to*ry adjective
Etymology
L. adulatorius, fr. adulari: cf. OF. adulatoire.
Definitions
  1. Containing excessive praise or compliment; servilely praising; flattering; as, an adulatory address.
    A mere rant of adulatory freedom. Burke.

Webster 1913