Entry Word: flattery

Function: noun

Meaning: excessive praise <a talk show host who is known for charming her guests with flattery>

Synonyms adulation, blarney, overpraise, soft soap

Related Words allurements, blandishments, endearments; compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects; adoration, idolatry, worship; cajolery, endearment, ingratiation; acclaim, applause, commendation, praise

Near Antonyms bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down