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Pronunciation: [fˈɔːnɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

"Fawningly" is a word used to describe someone who is overly obsequious or servile. It suggests a person who is excessively eager to please another, often to the point of flattery. Synonyms for this word include "groveling," "sycophantic," "complaisant," and "overindulgent." Each of these words describes a person who is trying to win favor with someone else through excessive deference. Other synonyms for "fawningly" include "obsequiously," "solicitously," "unctuously," and "cloyingly." These words all suggest that the person is trying too hard to win someone over and may be insincere in their actions or words.
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The next moment the door opened slowly-so silently, that the lady did not look up; but her four-footed companion bounded forward, and leapt up Fawningly on a gentleman who entered, of a dignified figure, dressed in a handsome costume, with a sword with a richly jewelled hilt by his side.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston
Besides it is calm," Clown Fawningly remarked, and he too dropped a line.
"Botchan (Master Darling)"
Mr. Kin-nosuke Natsume, trans. by Yasotaro Morri
"I think that you exaggerate, dearest," said Ebenstreit, Fawningly.
"Old Fritz and the New Era"
Louise Muhlbach

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