Flattering

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Flattery; a flattering speech or action.
  • Adapted to excite complacency or hope; gratifying; pleasurable; encouraging: as flattering words or commendations; flattering prospects; a flattering reception.
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  • adjective. That flatters (in the various senses of the verb).
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  • adjective. Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
  • verb. Present participle of flatter.
  • noun. The action of the verb to flatter.
  • noun. Instances of flattery.
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  • adjective. showing or representing to advantage
    • Word Usage
    "He would NOT have written in flattering tones about how they eschew gadgetry in favor or a more low-tech way of hunting."
    Antonyms
    Words with the opposite meaning
    unbecoming  unflattering  
    cross-reference
    auspicious  promising  
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    battering  chattering  clattering  nattering  scattering  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    abject  acclamatory  admiring  adulatory  appreciative  
    verb-stem
    flatter  
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