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/ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ · flat·ter·ing
verb
- To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour. She was accused of flattering the politician to get a job.
- To enhance someone's vanity by praising them. The salesman flattered the customer by saying her new car was the best he had ever seen.
- To portray someone to advantage. Her portrait flatters her, making her look younger than she really is.
noun
- The action of the verb to flatter. The politician's team was accused of flattery during the election campaign.
- Instances of flattery. The company's marketing team used flattery to sell their products to the celebrity.
adjective
- Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good. The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.
Did you know? The word 'flattering' has been used in literature to describe the way artists portray their subjects in a positive light, often to flatter their vanity or win their favour.