A person who praises someone excessively and insincerely; a flatterer.
From Latin adulatorem, the agent noun form of adulari, meaning 'one who flatters,' formed with the -or suffix.
The word 'adulator' sounds almost admiring until you realize it's actually an insult—calling someone an adulator means they're dishonest and servile, which is why politicians and celebrities are constantly warned about surrounding themselves with adulators.
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