flattering

adjective
UK: /ˈflætərɪŋ/
US: /ˈflætərɪŋ/

  1. Making someone feel pleased and important, often to get a benefit.

    1. He was being very flattering about my work to get a raise.
    2. They were making flattering remarks in hope of receiving some advantages.

  2. Describing something in a way that makes it seem better or more attractive than it really is.

    1. That photo is flattering, you look ten years younger than you are.
    2. The advertisement presented a flattering picture of the company's financial performance.

  3. Clothing that makes someone look attractive.

    1. That dress is very flattering on you, it suits your figure.
    2. She chose a flattering hairstyle for the event, enhancing her natural beauty.

Synonyms

graceful appealing favorable attractive complimentary
flattering verb

  1. Present participle of flatter: To praise someone to get a benefit.

    1. She was flattering him in hopes of getting a promotion soon.
    2. He is flattering his boss shamelessly, trying to secure a favorable performance review.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flattering" in English means: Making someone feel pleased and important, often to get a benefit., Describing something in a way that makes it seem better or more attractive than it really is., Clothing that makes someone look attractive..

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

Synonyms for "flattering": graceful, appealing, favorable, attractive, complimentary.

Example usage of "flattering": "He was being very flattering about my work to get a raise.". More examples on the page.