History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
adulation

the giving of too much praise or respect, especially to win favour

overenthusiastic praise

servile

(of a person, behaviour) being too obedient or too ready to help, especially to gain an advantage

grovelling, subservient

subservient

giving too much power or respect (to a senior person)

extremely compliant

BOOTLICKING as in Wiktionary
BOOTLICKING as in Wikipedia