flattering

UK
/ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflætɚɪŋ/

Переводы

flatteringгерундий или причастие настоящего времени
UK
/ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively and predicatively as a present-participle adjective formed from the verb ‘flatter’.
She received a flattering compliment about her dress.
Она получила лестный комплимент по поводу своего платья.
flatteringсуществительное
flatterings
множ.
UK
/ˈflætərɪŋ/
US
/ˈflæt̬ɚɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act or practice of giving excessive or insincere praise; generally uncountable.
flatterглагол

flattering

Герундий

flattered
Прошедшее простое время
flattered
Причастие прошедшего времени
flattering
Герундий
UK
/ˈflæt.ə/
US
/ˈflætɚ/
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.
Дополнительные переводы

Определения

flatteringгерундий или причастие настоящего времени
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.
flatteringсуществительное
The act or practice of praising someone excessively or insincerely.
Constant flattering can make compliments seem meaningless.
flatterглагол
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.