flattery

Speech parts

1. flattery - Noun

2. flattery - Verb

3. Flattery - Proper noun

Meaning

The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artiful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

compliment adulation obsequiousness blarney buncombe congratulation encomium tribute praise acclaim butter admiration applause eulogy incense
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Antonyms

baa barb dart lampoon billingsgate love
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Hypernyms

compliment

Hyponyms

blarney adulation palaver cajolery blandishment puffery

Related terms

flatter flattering flattered

Phrases with the word

insincere flattery

Derivatives

flatteries

Examples

Flattery is telling the other person precisely what he thinks about himself. Dale Carnegie

The aim of flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assuring us of the truth of an opinion we have already formed about ourselves. Edith Sitwell

In the best, the friendliest and simplest relations flattery or praise is necessary, just as grease is necessary to keep wheels turning. Leo Tolstoy

Truth breeds hatred, while flattery brings friends. Latin Proverb

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. American Proverb

Flattery is the best persuader of people. Japanese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

flatteringness flatterous flattersome flattest flattie flattie spider