adulo

Noun masculine C2 #72710 most common

Translations

Used in contexts of excessive praise.

El adulo que le ofrecieron al jefe no tuvo el efecto deseado, ya que no le gusta que lo halaguen.

The flattery they offered the boss did not have the desired effect, since he doesn’t like to be praised.

The flattery he always receives from the audience makes him feel very special.