
Adulation
Excessiveness
Adulation implies an over-the-top praise that can be unhealthy or insincere.

His adulation of the celebrity seemed excessive, as he praised her for even the smallest deeds.
Negative Connotation
Although a positive act, adulation can have a negative connotation, suggesting ingratiation or sycophancy.

The intern's adulation toward the manager was seen as pandering for a promotion.
Public Figures
Adulation is often directed at celebrities or public figures, rather than personal acquaintances.

The young poet was uncomfortable with the adulation lavished upon him after his first publication.
Compare with
AdorationEsteemFlatteryHomagePraiseReverenceVenerateWorship
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