52 entries under praising topic. ×

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fawning(verb, adjective, kind, polite, stroke)
14
obsequious(adjective, smooth, soft, humble, submissive)
11
ingratiating(adjective, soft, humble, charming, slick)
11
sycophantic(adjective, kind, smooth, soft, polite)
8
toadying(noun, adjective, soft, humble, charming)
7
adulatory(adjective, kind, polite, refined, gracious)
7
servile(adjective, compliant, slick, deferential, slippery)
6
cringing(verb, adjective, compliant, deferential, sycophantic)
6
deferential(adjective, soft, humble, charming, compliant)
5
bootlicking(noun, adjective, stroke, flattery, commendation)
5
kowtowing(verb, adjective, compliant, deferential, sycophantic)
4
abject(adjective, compliant, deferential, sycophantic, toadying)
4
admiring(verb, kind)
4
complimenting
4
encomiastic(adjective, kind, polite, respectful, admiring)
4
eulogistic(adjective, kind, polite, respectful, admiring)
4
glorifying(verb, adjective)
4
mealy-mouthed(adjective, excessive, flattery, immoderate, sycophantic)
3
approving(verb, kind, polite, respectful, admiring)
3
commendatory(adjective, kind, polite, respectful, admiring)
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