ALL meanings of flatterer
flat·ter
F f - noun flatterer A person who lavishes praise, often insincerely; a sycophant. 1
- verb with object flatterer to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention. 1
- verb with object flatterer to praise or compliment insincerely, effusively, or excessively: She flatters him by constantly praising his books. 1
- verb with object flatterer to represent favorably; gratify by falsification: The portrait flatters her. 1
- verb with object flatterer to show to advantage: a hairstyle that flatters the face. 1
- verb with object flatterer 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 flatterer to please or gratify by compliments or attentions: I was flattered by their invitation. 1
- verb with object flatterer to feel satisfaction with (oneself), especially with reference to an accomplishment, act, or occasion: He flattered himself that the dinner had gone well. 1
- verb with object flatterer to beguile with hope; encourage prematurely, falsely, etc. 1
- verb without object flatterer to use flattery. 1
- noun flatterer sb who compliments insincerely 1
- noun flatterer One who flatters. 0