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flatter
1[flat-er]
verb (used with object)
to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
to praise or compliment insincerely, effusively, or excessively.
She flatters him by constantly praising his books.
to represent favorably; gratify by falsification.
The portrait flatters her.
to show to advantage.
a hairstyle that flatters the face.
to play upon the vanity or susceptibilities of; cajole, wheedle, or beguile.
They flattered him into contributing heavily to the foundation.
to please or gratify by compliments or attentions.
I was flattered by their invitation.
to feel satisfaction with (oneself), especially with reference to an accomplishment, act, or occasion.
He flattered himself that the dinner had gone well.
to beguile with hope; encourage prematurely, falsely, etc.
verb (used without object)
to use flattery.
flatter
2[flat-er]
noun
a person or thing that makes something flat.
a flat-faced blacksmith's tool, laid on a forging and struck with a hammer to smooth the surface of the forging.
a drawplate with a flat orifice for drawing flat metal strips, as for watch springs.
flatter
1/ ˈڱæə /
verb
to praise insincerely, esp in order to win favour or reward
to show to advantage
that dress flatters her
(tr) to make to appear more attractive, etc, than in reality
to play upon or gratify the vanity of (a person)
it flatters her to be remembered
(tr) to beguile with hope; encourage, esp falsely
this success flattered him into believing himself a champion
(tr) to congratulate or deceive (oneself)
I flatter myself that I am the best
flatter
2/ ˈڱæə /
noun
a blacksmith's tool, resembling a flat-faced hammer, that is placed on forged work and struck to smooth the surface of the forging
a die with a narrow rectangular orifice for drawing flat sections
Other Word Forms
- flatterable adjective
- flatterer noun
- unflatterable adjective
- ˈڱٳٱԲ adverb
- ˈڱٳٱ noun
- ˈڱٳٱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of flatter1
Word History and Origins
Origin of flatter1
Example Sentences
"I wanted the film to be real and true, and there are some not necessarily flattering things, but they are revealing of who she was."
"Sidhu used to send 'good morning' and 'good night' messages in an effort to flatter Lawrence."
More conformist artists, on the other hand, enjoyed much more flattering official reviews.
He went quicker and flatter, Powell was bowled and Dawson had his best T20 international figures.
They’re really sweet, sweet humans that find connection with this show in particular, so I couldn’t be more flattered by it.
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