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Definition of flattery - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
praiseexcessive and insincere praise given to gain favor
- His constant flattery made his compliments seem less genuine.
- She saw through his flattery immediately.
- Flattery will get you nowhere with her.
Expressions with flattery
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person easily influenced by compliments
She's such a sucker for flattery, always falling for it.
saying nice things will not help you succeed or get favors
Flattery will get you nowhere, so just be honest with me.
way of showing admiration or respect
Imitation is often considered a form of flattery.
Origin of flattery
Old Norse, flatr (flat, smooth)
Terms with flattery included in their meaning
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flattery
flatter someone insincerely for personal gain
flattery persuasion
person who uses flattering words to persuade or influence others
flattery
make a situation more pleasant to gain favor
flattery
try to please someone to gain favor
social behavior
try to win approval by flattery
behavior
excessive praise or flattery to gain favor
flattery
flatter someone excessively to gain favor
flattery
flatter or please someone to gain favor
social interaction
gain favor through flattery or charm
praise tactic
influence someone with flattery
flattery
excessive praise or admiration, often insincere
flattery favor
person who flatters or acts overly nice to gain favor
flattery
flatter someone to gain favor or advantage
social interaction
gain access using charm or flattery
persuasion
use of flattery to gain favor or influence
behavior
seek favor by flattery and obsequious behavior
flattery
flatter someone excessively to gain favor
persuasion
persuade someone to act using charm or flattery
flattery boost
boost someone's self-esteem or confidence
flattery
give compliments to make someone feel important
flattery
flatter someone to gain favor or advantage
coaxing flattery
coax someone by flattering to agree or comply
manipulation
gain someone's favor by fawning or flattery
manipulation
get something by being sneaky or using flattery
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- French:flatterie, ...
- German:Schmeichelei, ...
- Italian:lusinga, ...
- Spanish:adulación, ...
- Portuguese:adulação, ...
- Chinese:奉承, ...
- Japanese:お世辞, ...
- Arabic:مُداهَنَة, ...
- Hebrew:חֲנֻפָה, ...
- Russian:лесть, ...
- Ukrainian:лестощі, ...
- Hindi:चापलूसी, ...
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