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flattering

UK
/ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflætɚɪŋ/

Translations

flatteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively and predicatively as a present-participle adjective formed from the verb ‘flatter’.
The dress was very flattering, accentuating her best features.
La robe était très flatteuse, mettant en valeur ses meilleurs atouts.
flatteurDans le sens de « trop élogieux » ou « peu sincère ».
He gave her a flattering remark about her work, but she could tell he didn't mean it.
Il lui a fait une remarque flatteuse sur son travail, mais elle a compris qu'il ne le pensait pas.
Synonyms
complimentary
praising
adulatory
fawning
sycophantic
ingratiating
sweet-talking
sugar-coated
Antonyms
disparaging
unflattering
flatteringnoun
flatterings
pl
UK
/ˈflætərɪŋ/
US
/ˈflæt̬ɚɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act or practice of giving excessive or insincere praise; generally uncountable.
Constant flattering can make compliments seem meaningless.
La flatterie constante peut rendre les compliments insignifiants.
Synonyms
flattery
praise
compliment
adulation
commendation
flatterverb

flattering

Gerund

flattered
Past Simple
flattered
Past Participle
flattering
Gerund
UK
/ˈflæt.ə/
US
/ˈflætɚ/
flatterPousser des louanges de manière excessive ou peu sincère.
He flattered his boss to get a promotion.
Il a flatté son patron pour obtenir une promotion.
flatterRendre quelqu’un content ou honoré par des marques d’admiration ou de respect.
She was flattered by the attention she received at the event.
Elle a été flattée par l’attention qu’elle a reçue lors de l’événement.
flatterFaire paraître plus avantageux, plus beau ou plus favorable que dans la réalité.
The lighting in the room flattered the artwork on display.
L’éclairage de la pièce flattait les œuvres exposées.
se flatterEmploi réfléchi : croire quelque chose de positif à propos de soi-même, souvent de manière exagérée.
He flatters himself that his jokes are always hilarious.
Il se flatte de croire que ses blagues sont toujours hilarantes.
Synonyms
praise
compliment
adulate
blandish
cajole
fawn
wheedle
ingratiate
Antonyms
criticize
disparage
belittle

Definitions

flatteringgerund / present participle
Pleasing or gratifying to the senses or ego; making someone look or feel more attractive.
The dress was very flattering, accentuating her best features.
Excessively or insincerely complimentary.
He gave her a flattering remark about her work, but she could tell he didn't mean it.
flatteringnoun
The act or practice of praising someone excessively or insincerely.
Constant flattering can make compliments seem meaningless.
flatterverb
To praise someone excessively or insincerely, often to gain favor or advantage.
He flattered his boss to get a promotion.
To make someone feel honored or pleased by showing admiration or respect.
She was flattered by the attention she received at the event.
To make something appear more attractive or favorable than it really is.
The lighting in the room flattered the artwork on display.
(reflexive: flatter oneself) To believe something good about oneself, especially when that belief may be exaggerated or unfounded.
He flatters himself that his jokes are always hilarious.
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