What is an example of flattering?
Flattery is defined as praise or compliments, usually exaggerated or false. An example of flattery is a person who’s hoping for a raise telling their boss how great their new hair cut looks. Excessive or insincere praise.
What’s another way to say flattered?
What is another word for flattered?
| complimented | delighted |
|---|---|
| lauded | pleased |
| glad | thrilled |
| grateful | overjoyed |
| happy | fulfilled |
What are two synonyms flattery?
flattery
- praise, adulation, compliments, blandishments, admiration, honeyed words, pats on the back.
- fawning, simpering, puffery, blarney, cajolery, wheedling.
- informal sweet talk, soft soap, spiel, buttering up, cosying up, toadying, currying favour, weasel words.
- British informal flannel.
Is it flatter or more flat?
AdjectiveEdit The comparative form of flat; more flat.
How do you write flattered?
Flattered sentence example
- I’m flattered but I doubt I can be much help.
- I’m flattered by your offer, but I can’t leave the twins.
- The smooth lines of the dress flattered her petite figure, but more important was the fact that Alex liked it.
- And Louis’s ecclesiastical policy flattered their national pride.
How do you use flattery in writing?
When it comes to flattery, there are three guidelines to keep in mind:
- Understand how they want to be perceived by others.
- Reinforce that desired perception with compliments.
- Make the comment relevant to their work or personality.
Is charm similar to flatter?
As verbs the difference between flatter and charm is that flatter is to compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour while charm is to seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.
What does Gladden mean?
Definition of gladden intransitive verb. archaic : to be glad. transitive verb. : to make glad.
What is the opposite flat?
Opposite of having an even or level surface. uneven. rough. unlevel.