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Pleasing or gratifying in nature
“It is very flattering and an honor to have a portrait that will hang with such distinguished people.”
Enthusiastically or graciously full of praise and compliments
“He then added a flattering compliment about my knowledge and pronunciation of the Indian language.”
Smarmily or fawningly full of praise and compliments
“He was, of course, bound by protocol to make a few flattering comments about the client's command of golf.”
Well-suited to enhancing someone's appearance
“Owning a good pair of fitted and flattering pair of jeans is a must.”
Stylish and fashionable
Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true (on the surface)
An instance of (excessive) praise or paying a compliment
“The constant flattering of human beings around the flame of vanity is so much the rule and the law.”
Present participle for to praise or compliment, typically excessively or insincerely
“He then went on to flatter them further by complimenting their car parks.”
Present participle for to flatter or praise in an obsequious way in order to gain favor
“High officials who have no sense of integrity and shame busily engage them in personal relationships, offer them valuable gifts, and obsequiously flatter to curry favor with them.”
Present participle for to enhance or show to advantage
“Try the following styles, proven to flatter your body type.”
Present participle for to delight or give pleasure to someone
“Caesar seeks to flatter me by asking me to join his group.”
Present participle for to take pleasure in one's accomplishments or abilities
“None of the lofty attributes man likes to flatter himself that he possesses would help him in the desert.”
Present participle for to use coaxing or flattery in order to persuade someone to do something
Present participle for to celebrate, extol, or proclaim the glory of
Present participle for to court or seek (someone) as a romantic partner
Present participle for to speak or write effusively or with exaggerated enthusiasm
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