flattering — giving praise or compliments in a way that makes someone feel good about themselves
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving praise or compliments in a way that makes someone feel good about themselves
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflætərɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The boss gave me a flattering performance review, but I suspect he wants me to work overtime again.
- Her flattering words about my cooking made me forget that she burned dinner last week.
- The photographer used flattering lighting to make everyone look professional in the company photo.
flattering
ADJECTIVE[/ˈflætərɪŋ/]
giving praise or compliments in a way that makes someone feel good about themselves
The painter's flattering portrait made the overweight king look like a handsome hero.
Lying FLAT, the servant kept flattering the queen with exaggerated praise.
After the vase began to shatter, the maid started flattering her furious owner.
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“The boss gave me a flattering performance review, but I suspect he wants me to work overtime again.”
“Her flattering words about my cooking made me forget that she burned dinner last week.”
“The photographer used flattering lighting to make everyone look professional in the company photo.”
“That color is not very flattering on you - you look like a traffic cone.”
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