flattering
/ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
- To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.
- To portray someone to advantage.
- To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.
- The action of the verb to flatter.
- Instances of flattery.
- Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good
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