36 entries under praising topic. ×

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obsequious(adjective, mean, smooth, soft, inferior)
17
fawning(adjective, mean, kind, inferior, polite)
16
servile(adjective, inferior, humble, compliant, submissive)
14
flattering(adjective, kind, smooth, soft, polite)
9
bootlicking(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
9
subservient(adjective, mean, humble, compliant, submissive)
8
abject(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
8
ingratiating(adjective, soft, humble, charming, compliant)
7
deferential(adjective, soft, inferior, humble, compliant)
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submissive(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
6
cringing(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
6
slavish(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
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complimentary(adjective, kind, gracious, flattering, admiring)
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adulatory(adjective, kind, polite, gracious, flattering)
4
groveling(adjective, humble, compliant, submissive, servility)
4
mealy-mouthed(adjective, humble, excessive, servility, flattering)
4
parasitic(adjective, humble, compliant, flattering, deferential)
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prostrate(adjective, humble, compliant, servility, flattering)
4
sniveling(adjective, humble, compliant, servility, flattering)
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crawling(adjective, soft, humble, charming, flattering)
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