flatter — to praise someone excessively or insincerely, especially to gain favor
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to praise someone excessively or insincerely, especially to gain favor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflætər/
Korean meaning: 아첨하다, 비위 맞추다
Korean pronunciation: **플래**터
Example Sentences
- Don't flatter yourself - you're not that irresistible to mosquitoes!
- The politician flattered the voters with empty promises during the campaign.
- I'm flattered you think I can eat 10 pizzas, but I'm only human!
flatter
VERB//ˈflætər//
to praise someone excessively or insincerely, especially to gain favor
to praise someone excessively or insincerely, especially to gain favor
Flatter with endless chatter, but does it really matter?
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'flatr' meaning flat or level, combined with the verb suffix '-er'. The sense of 'to praise excessively' developed from the idea of smoothing or making level, metaphorically extended to smooth over someone's faults with compliments.
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📝Examples
“Don't flatter yourself - you're not that irresistible to mosquitoes!”
“The politician flattered the voters with empty promises during the campaign.”
“I'm flattered you think I can eat 10 pizzas, but I'm only human!”
“The black dress really flattered her figure at the formal dinner.”
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