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   flattering

   /ˈflat(ə)rɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. full of praise and compliments: "the article began with some flattering words about us" Similar complimentarypraisingfavourablecommendingadmiringapplaudingappreciativehoneyedsugarycajolingblarneyingsilver-tonguedhoney-tonguedfawningobsequiousingratiatingservilesycophanticunctuousoleaginousoilyinformal:sweet-talkingsoft-soapingcrawlingcreepingbootlickingsmarmyflannellingrare:encomiasticencomiasticalOpposite unflatteringinsulting
   • ▪ pleasing or gratifying: "it was flattering to have a pretty girl like Fiona so obviously fond of him" Similar pleasinggratifyinghonouringgladdeningOpposite offensive
   • ▪ enhancing someone's appearance: "I don't think anything sleeveless is very flattering" Similar becomingenhancingappropriateembellishingornamentinggracingbefittingOpposite unflatteringunbecoming

   Derivatives

   • 1. flatteringly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLATTERING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Flattering means making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual. Learn how to pronounce it, see examples and find translations in different languages.

   • English (US)

     FLATTERING meaning: 1. making someone look or seem better or...

   • Znaczenie Flattering, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     FLATTERING definicja: 1. making someone look or seem better...

   • Flattering: French Translation

     flattering - translate into French with the English-French...

   • Flattering: Norwegian Translation

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   • Flattering in Polish

     FLATTERING translate: korzystny. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Portuguese Translation

     FLATTERING translate: atraente, que favorece, que favorece...

   • Flattering in Arabic

     flattering translate: يَزيدُه حُسْنًا. Learn more in the...

   • Flattering in Spanish

     FLATTERING translate: favorecedor, halagador,...

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › flatteringFLATTERING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Flattering means enhancing the appearance of a person or thing, or praising someone insincerely or excessively. Learn more about the word history, usage and related terms of flattering with Dictionary.com.

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5. www.thefreedictionary.com › flatteringFlattering - definition of flattering by The Free Dictionary

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   Flattering means complimenting excessively and often insincerely, or pleasing to the ego or showing to advantage. Find out more about the word's origin, usage, and translations in different languages.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flatteringFlattering - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Something that's flattering shows you in your best, most attractive light. When you're having your photograph taken, you might wear your most flattering outfit. The softly lit living room mirror is usually more flattering to your face than the harsh fluorescent light of a public restroom.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLATTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb flatter, which can mean to praise insincerely, to make attractive, or to gratify the vanity of someone. See synonyms, pronunciation, and related words for flatter.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLATTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to praise someone or something. praise Lawmakers praised the bipartisan deal.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › flatteringFlattering Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Noun. Filter. adjective. Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good. The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure. Wiktionary. Synonyms: becoming. attractive. Antonyms: unflattering. verb. Present participle of flatter. Wiktionary. Synonyms: blandishing. honeying. slavering. sweet-talking. becoming. enhancing. suiting.