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Flatteringly: meaning, definitions and examples

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flatteringly

 

[ หˆflรฆtษ™rษชล‹li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

praise or compliments

Flatteringly is an adverb that describes the manner in which someone gives compliments or praise in an excessively flattering or kind manner. It often implies that the flattery may not be entirely sincere or may be given for ulterior motives. This term is frequently used to indicate that someone has received praise that is undeserved or overly generous. The term can also be used to describe how someone feels when they are complimented; it sometimes has a tone of irony.

Synonyms

admiringly, complimentarily, praisingly.

Examples of usage

  • She spoke flatteringly about his achievements, though she wasn't entirely convinced.
  • His remarks were made flatteringly, making everyone feel good about themselves.
  • The critic wrote flatteringly of the painting, though many believed it was mediocre.

Translations

Translations of the word "flatteringly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lisonjeiramente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคงเคพเคœเคจเค• เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmeichelhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara memuji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐัะบะฐะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochlebnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠไธ–่พžใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec flatterie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ halagadoramente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalakalฤฑkla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ฒจํ•˜์—ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฃุณู„ูˆุจ ุชู…ู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochlebnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochlebne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ‰ๆ‰ฟๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prizanesko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flattandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ ั‚าฏั€ั–ะฝะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™riflษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ halagadoramente

Etymology

The word 'flatteringly' is derived from the verb 'flatter', which has its roots in the Middle English term 'flateren', coming from the Old French 'flater', indicating to smooth or flatter someone. The etymology can be traced back to the Latin word 'flathare', meaning 'to blow or to puff'. Over time, 'flatter' evolved to represent excessive praise or obsequious behavior towards someone, often with the intention of gaining favor or affection. The adverbial form 'flatteringly' emphasizes the manner of delivering such praise. Its use has been documented in literary works as far back as the 14th century, reflecting the long-standing nature of flattery in social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,630, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.