flatterer

UK
/ˈflæt.ər.ə/
US
/ˈflæt̬.ɚ.ɚ/

Translations

flatterernoun
flatterers
pl
UK
/ˈflæt.ər.ə/
US
/ˈflæt̬.ɚ.ɚ/
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
Короля окружали льстецы, которые говорили ему только то, что он хотел услышать.
He was known as a flatterer, always trying to gain favor with his boss.
Он был известен как подхалим, всегда пытающийся заслужить расположение начальника.
Additional translations

Definitions

flatterernoun
A person who lavishes praise, often insincerely, to gain favor or advantage.
The new employee was known as a flatterer, always complimenting the boss to get on her good side.