flattering (**플래**터링) — 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/
Korean meaning: 칭찬하는, 아첨하는, 기분 좋게 해주는
Korean pronunciation: **플래**터링
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
a friendly shop assistant gestures admiringly toward a customer trying on a beautiful dress in front of a mirror. The assistant's face shows genuine enthusiasm as she points to how well the dress fits. The customer's expression transforms from uncertainty to a bright, confident smile. Her posture straightens and she stands taller as she hears the kind words. Other customers nearby turn to look and nod in agreement with the compliment. giving praise or compliments in a way that makes someone feel good about themselves
Flattering words turn to chattering, and praise goes scattering!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 고대 프랑스어 'flater'에서 유래. 원래는 '손바닥으로 쓰다듬다'는 뜻에서 시작하여 '달래다, 기쁘게 하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“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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