flattering
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flattering
- /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/
Where it comes from
From Middle English flatering, flatrung (gerund), equivalent to flatter + -ing.
adjective more flattering · most flattering
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Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.
Similar: becoming · Opposite: unbecoming, unflattering
- Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.
- That which represents too favorably.
verb
- present participle and gerund of flatter
noun flatterings
- The action of the verb to flatter.
- Instances of flattery.
Similar: flattery, soft sawder
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: adulatory, ingratiatory, ingratiating, complimentary, becoming, gratifying, laudatory, favourable, honored, gnathonic, resounding, admiring, commendatory, approving, praising, favorable
noun
Similar: flattery, soft sawder
Translations
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adj attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good
| Español | lisonjero, lisonjeador |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | schmeichelhaft |
| Ελληνικά | κολακευτικός kolakeftikós |
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