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(noun / adjective)
Pronunciation: EX-uh-dal /ˈɛksɪdæl/
A person who habitually entertains, flatters, or validates individuals with inflated egos—often sacrificing their own authenticity, self-worth, or boundaries in order to maintain harmony, attention, or approval.Originally coined to describe someone whose sense of peace or identity depends on maintaining others’ egos or approval.
“He’s such an exedal; he laughs at every one of the boss’s jokes just to stay on his good side.”

“Stop being an exedal — you don’t have to shrink yourself to make others feel important.”
Exedal by See-More October 22, 2025