English Explanatory Dictionary

flattering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
  2. Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.
  3. That which represents too favorably.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of flatter
noun
  1. The action of the verb to flatter.
  2. Instances of flattery.

Pronunciation

flă'tərĭng /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ en-us-flattering.ogg

Word forms

flattering more flattering most flattering flatterings

Etymology

From Middle English flatering, flatrung (gerund), equivalent to flatter + -ing.

Synonyms

becoming flattery soft sawder

Antonyms

unbecoming unflattering

Derived words

flatteringness
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