<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>seeking favor by flattery or a servile way of behaving: The billionaire’s donation earned him a fawning front-page news story in the Globe and Mail.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act or practice of seeking favor by flattery or a servile way of behaving: On the second-last night of the cruise, we witnessed the fawning of the ship’s wait staff as they jockeyed for a healthy tip.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>submissive, deferential, servile, flattering</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>none provided</li></ul>