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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flatteringFlattering Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   flattering: [adjective] marked by flattery: such as. showing or expressing gratifying respect or admiration. excessively or insincerely complimentary.

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

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   FLATTERING definition: 1. making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual: 2. making someone look or…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLATTERING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. insincerely praising 2. gratifying to the ego; pleasing 3. that shows someone or something to advantage.... Click for more definitions.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishflattering adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of flattering adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLATTERING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FLATTERING meaning: 1. making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual: 2. making someone look or…. Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLATTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FLATTER definition: 1. to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is…. Learn more.

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

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   Flattering definition: enhancing the appearance of a person or thing, as by highlighting pleasing features or making less pleasing ones inconspicuous. See examples of FLATTERING used in a sentence.

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

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   3. that shows someone or something to advantage: a refreshing new look that's flattering to skins of all ages.

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

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    flattering: 1 adj showing or representing to advantage “a flattering color” Synonyms: adulatory obsequiously complimentary becoming displaying or setting off to best advantage ingratiating , ingratiatory , insinuating calculated to please or gain favor Antonyms: uncomplimentary , unflattering showing or representing unfavorably

11. www.yourdictionary.com › flatteringFlattering Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Flattering definition: Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.