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flattering

/ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
  2. To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.
  3. To portray someone to advantage.
  4. To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.
  5. The action of the verb to flatter.
  6. Instances of flattery.
  7. Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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