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adjective

Definition of flatteringnext
1
as in laudatory

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2
as in excessive

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flattering

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verb

present participle of flatter
1
as in praising
to praise too much the billionaire has an army of assistants who are eager to flatter him at every opportunity

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2
as in priding
to think highly of (oneself) don't flatter yourself that no one has ever thought of that idea before

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Recent Examples of flattering
Adjective
Before fall comes, shop a new flattering trench coat or a more modern version of the classic white button-up. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Anthropic’s enterprise revenues are flattering, but hundreds of millions of people use ChatGPT. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
Both are inferences drawn from a résumé, and only one of them is flattering. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Kotsay didn’t have flattering things to say about his outing afterwards. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flattering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattering
  1. laudatory
  2. excessive
  3. praising
  4. priding
  5. favorable
  6. fulsome
  7. commending
  8. congratulating
Adjective
  • At the celebratory gala on September 4, Felix Krämer, director general and artistic director of the Kunstpalast Düsseldorf will deliver a laudatory speech in honor of Cragg receiving the prize.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
  • As a tribute to their compassion and tenacity in the face of horror, the six-part miniseries is above reproach — respectful and respectable, laudatory but dignified.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Definition of laudatory
Adjective
  • This past weekend saw Monterey Car Week at perhaps its most excessive ever.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The ranchers said the park service saddled them with excessive rules and regulations.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of excessive
Verb
  • This oversized sweater vest that comes in sizes S–XXL and 24 colors has earned more than 600 five-star ratings, with multiple reviewers praising its softness and flattering V-neckline.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This is more than a little unfair since the critics were praising a lot of genuinely groundbreaking music of the time, and Elton’s newest LP, Rock of the Westies, was underwhelming, especially considering everything that came before it.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of praising
Verb
  • The property offers a variety of programs and activities for children and families, priding itself on being a multigenerational spot to return to again and again.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Suitcases rarely push the $400 mark while priding themselves on chicness and durability; accessories like toiletry bags, too, come in at under $40 and yet retain an aspirational look worthy of your aesthetic at large.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Definition of priding
Adjective
  • The mayors coalition argues that while any type of bond is not always favorable, addressing the state's housing crisis is necessary.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The senior Canadian official said the emerging agreement would provide greater certainty, protect Canada’s dairy sector and jobs threatened by the new tariffs, and preserve what Ottawa considers favorable trade terms with the United States.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • Both titles possess the fulsome tones of Miyazaki-style Japanese anime.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 29 June 2026
  • In overturning that verdict, the appeals court said the jury's question should have gotten a more fulsome answer, including the possibility of discounting all the confessions.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of fulsome
Verb
  • Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue posted on Facebook commending the work of volunteers who banded together to care for the dogs.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The meteorologist’s followers are commending her for her environmentally friendly practice.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of commending
Verb
  • But instead of congratulating their long-time colleague, her co-workers, under the orders of their department head, urged her to think again.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The rest of the league is playing poker, while Dunleavy is sitting in the corner playing Solitaire and congratulating himself on not losing any cards.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of congratulating

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