verbπShareTo compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour."The new student's teacher flattered him, hoping to gain his cooperation in class projects. "communicationcharacterattitudehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enhance someone's vanity by praising them."My boss was flattering me all morning, praising my presentation skills, even though I knew it wasn't my best work. "communicationattitudecharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo portray someone to advantage."Her portrait flatters her."appearancecharacterstylecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope."The coach was flattering the team after their loss, telling them they almost won, even though they were far behind. "attitudecharacterhumanpersonemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of the verb to flatter."The politician's constant flattering of the wealthy donors raised suspicion among the public. "actioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInstances of flattery."The teacher's constant flattering about the student's artwork encouraged him to continue drawing. "attitudecommunicationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAttractive or good-looking; that makes one look good"The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure."appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
