How Do You Spell FAWNING?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːnɪŋ] (IPA)

Fawning is spelled with the letters "f-a-w-n-i-n-g" and pronounced as /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word means showing excessive flattery or affection in order to gain favor or attention. The "f" sound at the beginning of the word is followed by the "awn" sound, which represents the general sound of the letters "a-w-n" pronounced together. The "i" represents the short "i" sound, and the "-ing" ending denotes present participle form of the verb.

FAWNING Meaning and Definition

1. Fawning is an adjective that is often used to describe a person's behavior or attitude towards someone else. It refers to the act of showing excessive flattery or exaggerated admiration towards another person, usually in an insincere or servile manner.

   When someone is fawning, they may go to great lengths to please or gain favor from another individual, often by showering them with praise, compliments, or doing anything they can to appease them. This behavior is typically prompted by a desire for personal gain, such as seeking attention, approval, or some form of advantage from the person being fawned over.

   People who engage in fawning behavior often seem overly submissive, obsequious, or ingratiating, as they may compromise their own values or beliefs to fulfill the desires or demands of the other person. Fawning can be seen as a form of insincerity, as the person exhibiting this behavior may not genuinely hold the feelings or opinions they express.

   The term "fawning" is commonly associated with negative connotations, as it is viewed as manipulative or sycophantic. It implies a lack of integrity or authenticity in the person displaying such behavior. Fawning can also be perceived as a sign of weakness or insecurity, as the individual may be dependent on the other person's approval or validation.

   Overall, fawning refers to the act of excessively flattering or idolizing someone with insincere intentions, often driven by personal gain or the pursuit of an advantage.

2. • Gross flattery.

   • Bringing forth a fawn.

   • Flattering by cringing and meanness.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for FAWNING *

• fauwning 66.6666666%
• frawning 33.3333333%

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Other Common Misspellings for FAWNING

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Etymology of FAWNING

The word "fawning" has its etymology derived from the Old English word "fægnian", which means "to rejoice" or "to be glad". It is also related to the Middle English word "faunen", which means "to flatter" or "to seek favor through servile behavior". Over time, "fawning" came to refer to the act of excessively flattering or showing excessive affection towards someone, often in an insincere or obsequious manner.

Similar spelling words for FAWNING

• frowning,
• waning,
• fading,
• Faring,
• awning,
• Owning,
• Fanning,
• faking,
• Fining,
• dawning,
• yawning,
• Pawning,
• Fainting.

Plural form of FAWNING is FAWNINGS

Conjugate verb Fawning

CONDITIONAL

I would fawn

we would fawn

you would fawn

he/she/it would fawn

they would fawn

FUTURE

I will fawn

we will fawn

you will fawn

he/she/it will fawn

they will fawn

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fawned

we will have fawned

you will have fawned

he/she/it will have fawned

they will have fawned

PAST

I fawned

we fawned

you fawned

he/she/it fawned

they fawned

PAST PERFECT

I had fawned

we had fawned

you had fawned

he/she/it had fawned

they had fawned

PRESENT

I fawn

we fawn

you fawn

he/she/it fawns

they fawn

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fawned

we have fawned

you have fawned

he/she/it has fawned

they have fawned

I am fawning

we are fawning

you are fawning

he/she/it is fawning

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I was fawning

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I will be fawning

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I would have fawned

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I would be fawning

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