flatter

verb
UK: /ˈflætər/
US: /ˈflætər/

  1. To praise someone to try to please them.

    1. He tried to flatter the boss.
    2. I knew he was just trying to flatter me for a raise in salary.

  2. To make someone look more attractive than they really are.

    1. That dress will flatter your figure.
    2. The soft lighting in the restaurant flatters everyone, making them look younger.

Synonyms

praise compliment exaggerate overpraise blandish sweet-talk
flatter noun

  1. Excessive or insincere praise.

    1. She was immune to his flatter.
    2. Despite the constant flatter, she remained humble and focused on her work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flatter" in English means: To praise someone to try to please them., To make someone look more attractive than they really are..

The phonetic transcription of "flatter" is /ˈflætər/ in British English and /ˈflætər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flatter": praise, compliment, exaggerate, overpraise, blandish, sweet-talk.

Example usage of "flatter": "He tried to flatter the boss.". More examples on the page.