fawned
The word “fawned” has 1 syllable: fawned
It's pronounced as /fɔrnd/
What is synonym and antonym for fawned?
In the thesaurus, “fawned” has 36 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for fawned along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for fawned
- abased
- adulated
- apple-polished
- blandished
- bootlicked
- cajoled
- coaxed
- courted
- cowered
- cringed
- curried favor
- debased
- deferred
- demeaned
- drooled
- endeared
- flattered
- fussed
- groveled
- grovelled
- gushed
- idolized
- ingratiated
- kissed up to
- kowtowed
- overpraised
- slavered
- slobbered
- soft-soaped
- submitted
- toadied
- truckled
- wooed
- worshiped
- worshipped
- yielded
Antonyms for fawned
Meanings of fawned
- verb
- To give birth to a fawn.
- To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
- To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
- (of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.
Example Sentences
- He fawned over the celebrity at the event all evening.
- The puppy fawned on its owner for attention.
- She fawned on her professor hoping for a better grade.
- They fawned on the guests to make them feel welcome.
- The employee fawned over the manager to secure a promotion.
On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fawned, such as: abased, adulated, apple-polished, blandished, bootlicked, braved, cajoled.
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