Flannel and Fawning

Flannel

Flannel noun - Excessive praise.
Usage example: the one cabinet minister who never resorts to flannel—he always tells it like it is

Fawning and flannel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fawning" instead a noun "Flannel".

Nearby Words: flannelette, flannelled

Fawning

Fawning adjective - Attempting to win favor by flattery.
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Flannel and fawning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flannel" instead a noun "Fawning".

Nearby Words: fawn, fawner, fawned, fawny
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