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flattering
UK
/ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflætɚɪŋ/
UK
/ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively and predicatively as a present-participle adjective formed from the verb ‘flatter’.
Übersetzungen
She received a flattering compliment about her dress.
Она получила лестный комплимент по поводу своего платья.
Definitionen
The dress was very flattering, accentuating her best features.
He gave her a flattering remark about her work, but she could tell he didn't mean it.
flatterings
Pl.
UK
/ˈflætərɪŋ/
US
/ˈflæt̬ɚɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act or practice of giving excessive or insincere praise; generally uncountable.
Definitionen
Constant flattering can make compliments seem meaningless.
flattering
Gerundium
flattered
Präteritum
flattered
Partizip Perfekt
flattering
Gerundium
UK
/ˈflæt.ə/
US
/ˈflætɚ/
Übersetzungen
He tried to flatter her with compliments.
Он пытался льстить ей комплиментами.
She tends to flatter her boss to get promotions.
Она склонна подлизываться к своему начальнику, чтобы получить повышение.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
He flattered his boss to get a promotion.
She was flattered by the attention she received at the event.
The lighting in the room flattered the artwork on display.
He flatters himself that his jokes are always hilarious.