flattering

[ˈflæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ]

flattering Definition

• 1. making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual
• 2. praising someone in a way that is not sincere in order to get something from them

Using flattering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flattering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The dress was very flattering on her.

• Example

  He gave her some very flattering compliments.

• Example

  She found the article to be very flattering.

• Example

  The photographer took some very flattering pictures of her.

flattering Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flattering

• complimentary
• adulatory
• fawning
• ingratiating
• sycophantic

Antonyms for flattering

• unflattering
• disparaging
• critical

Phrases with flattering

• flattering oneself

  to believe or assert something positive about oneself, often without justification

  Example

  He was flattering himself if he thought he could win the race.

• flattering to deceive

  seeming to be good or promising but actually being disappointing or dishonest

  Example

  The team's early success was flattering to deceive, as they ended up losing the championship.

• flattery will get you nowhere

  used to tell someone that praising or flattering them will not make you do what they want

  Example

  I appreciate your flattery, but it won't change my decision.

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Summary: flattering in Brief

The term 'flattering' [ˈflæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ] refers to making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual, or praising someone insincerely to get something from them. It can describe clothing, compliments, or articles, such as 'The dress was very flattering on her.' 'Flattering' can also be used in phrases like 'flattering oneself,' meaning to believe something positive about oneself without justification, or 'flattering to deceive,' meaning seeming good but being disappointing or dishonest.