flattering

/ˈflætəɹɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

  2. 2

    To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.

  3. 3

    To portray someone to advantage.

    Her portrait flatters her.
  4. 4

    To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.

noun

  1. 1

    The action of the verb to flatter.

  2. 2

    Instances of flattery.

adjective

  1. 1

    Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good

    The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.

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