flatteringly

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Definition of flatteringly word

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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fawningly — In a feigning manner; falsely.
obsequiously — characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
smarmily — excessively or unctuously flattering, ingratiating, servile, etc.: the emcee with the smarmy welcome.
sycophantically — a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
servilely — slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers.

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