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- [flat-er]
- /ˈflæt ər/
- /ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flat-er]
- /ˈflæt ər/
Definitions of flattering word
- verb with object flattering to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention. 1
- verb with object flattering to praise or compliment insincerely, effusively, or excessively: She flatters him by constantly praising his books. 1
- verb with object flattering to represent favorably; gratify by falsification: The portrait flatters her. 1
- verb with object flattering to show to advantage: a hairstyle that flatters the face. 1
- verb with object flattering to play upon the vanity or susceptibilities of; cajole, wheedle, or beguile: They flattered him into contributing heavily to the foundation. 1
- verb with object flattering to please or gratify by compliments or attentions: I was flattered by their invitation. 1
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Origin of flattering
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English flat(t)eren to float, flutter, fawn upon, Old English floterian to float, flutter; for sense development, cf. flicker1, Old Norse flathra; reinforced by Old French flatter to flatter, literally, to stroke, caress (probably < Frankish *flat- flat1)
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Parts of speech for Flattering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flattering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flattering
adj flattering
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
- favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
adjective flattering
- gratifying — tending to gratify; giving or causing satisfaction; pleasing.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- satisfying — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- satisfactory — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- cheering — encouraging shouts from supporters, admirers etc
noun flattering
- unctuous — characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug.
- eyewash — Cleansing solution for a person’s eye.
- flummery — oatmeal or flour boiled with water until thick.
- jive — swing music or early jazz.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
Antonyms for flattering
adjective flattering
- galling — that galls; chafing; irritating; vexing; exasperating.
- uncomplimentary — of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering: a complimentary remark.
- unbecoming — detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly: an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language.
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