How to Pronounce "fawning"
word
ˈfɔnɪŋ
FAWN-ing
fˈɔːnɪŋ
FAWN-ing
Definition
Showing too much praise or attention to someone, often in an exaggerated or insincere way to gain favor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔnɪŋ
British English
fˈɔːnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWN-ing
UK
FAWN-ing
Listen in Context
The student gave the teacher a fawning compliment.
His fawning behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
She disliked the fawning attention from her colleagues.
People were fawning over the new boss, hoping to impress him.