flattery

noun
UK: /ˈflætəri/
US: /ˈflætəri/

  1. Praise that is not sincere.

    1. He used flattery to get what he wanted from her.
    2. She was immune to his flattery because she knew he was insincere.

  2. The act of praising someone, often insincerely, to gain their favor.

    1. She dismissed his compliments as mere flattery.
    2. Politicians often use flattery to win votes from undecided voters.

Synonyms

fawning praise blarney commendation adulation
flattery transitive-verb

  1. To praise someone excessively and insincerely, especially to win favor.

    1. He flattered her, hoping she would give him a promotion.
    2. The company flattered its important clients with expensive gifts and parties.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flattery" in English means: Praise that is not sincere., The act of praising someone, often insincerely, to gain their favor..

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

Synonyms for "flattery": fawning, praise, blarney, commendation, adulation.

Example usage of "flattery": "He used flattery to get what he wanted from her.". More examples on the page.