Flattering: meaning, definitions and examples

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flattering

 

[ หˆflรฆtษ™rษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

complimenting appearance

Flattering means showing someone in a way that makes them look attractive or appealing. It is often used to describe clothes, hairstyles, or makeup that enhance a person's appearance.

Synonyms

appealing, complimentary, enhancing

Examples of usage

  • The flattering dress accentuated her curves.
  • He received many compliments on his flattering haircut.
  • She wore makeup that was very flattering to her features.
Context #2 | Adjective

praising someone to gain favor

Flattering can also mean excessively praising someone, often with insincerity, in order to gain favor or approval. It is a form of manipulation or flattery.

Synonyms

ingratiating, obsequious, sycophantic

Examples of usage

  • She received a lot of flattering comments from her colleagues, but she knew they were insincere.
  • He was skilled at using flattering words to get what he wanted.
  • Don't believe everything he says; he has a habit of flattering people to get his way.

Translations

Translations of the word "flattering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lisonjeiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคชเคฒเฅ‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmeichelhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memuji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั”ะผะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochlebny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠไธ–่พžใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flatteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ halagador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ฒจํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฌูŽู…ูู‘ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uctivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lichotivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญ็ปด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijazen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรณsandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา›ัั‹ ัำฉะท ะฐะนั‚ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒแƒœแƒซแƒฆแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™riflษ™yici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lisonjero

Etymology

The word 'flattering' originated from the verb 'flatter', which came from Old French 'flater' meaning 'to caress, smooth, flatter'. The concept of flattery has been present in human interactions for centuries, with various cultures having different views on its use and implications. Flattering can be seen as a form of social lubrication or manipulation, depending on the context.

See also: flatterer.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,621, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.