Definitions
- Describing something that makes someone look or feel good about themselves. - Referring to a comment or action that is intended to please or gain favor. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is advantageous or favorable.
- Describing excessive praise or admiration for someone. - Referring to comments or actions that are intended to excessively please or gain favor. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is overly favorable or sycophantic.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe positive comments or actions towards someone.
- 2Both words can be used to gain favor or approval.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation or circumstance that is advantageous or favorable.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Adulatory is more extreme and excessive than flattering.
- 2Purpose: Flattering is intended to make someone feel good, while adulatory is often intended to gain favor or advantage.
- 3Tone: Flattering has a positive connotation, while adulatory can have a negative connotation of insincerity or flattery.
- 4Frequency: Flattering is more commonly used in everyday language than adulatory.
- 5Usage: Flattering can be used in various contexts, while adulatory is typically reserved for situations involving excessive praise or flattery.
Remember this!
Flattering and adulatory are both words that describe positive comments or actions towards someone. However, the difference between them lies in their intensity, purpose, tone, frequency, and usage. Flattering is intended to make someone feel good and is more commonly used in everyday language, while adulatory is often excessive and intended to gain favor or advantage, with a negative connotation of insincerity or flattery.
