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- Dictionaryflattering/ˈflat(ə)rɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. full of praise and compliments: "the article began with some flattering words about us" Similar Opposite
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FLATTERING definition: 1. making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual: 2. making someone look or…. Learn more.
: showing or expressing gratifying respect or admiration. a flattering comparison. His colleagues might have disowned him, but they didn't receive flattering invitations to speak all over the country and to write for The New York Times. Richard Dawkins. b. : excessively or insincerely complimentary.
to give the appearance of being better than the true situation: I suspect these statistics flatter to deceive. See more. be/feel flattered. to feel very pleased and proud because someone has said good things about you or has made you feel important: She was flattered by his attention. See more. to make someone look more attractive than usual:
1. adjective. If something is flattering, it makes you appear more attractive. Some styles are so flattering that they instantly become classics. ...a refreshing new look that's flattering to skins of all ages. It wasn't a very flattering photograph. Synonyms: becoming, kind, effective, enhancing More Synonyms of flattering.
Definition of flattering adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Flattering definition: enhancing the appearance of a person or thing, as by highlighting pleasing features or making less pleasing ones inconspicuous. See examples of FLATTERING used in a sentence.
adj. 1. censorious insincerely praising. 2. gratifying to the ego; pleasing: It's flattering to be considered for such a role.. 3. that shows someone or something to advantage: a refreshing new look that's flattering to skins of all ages.
Definition of 'flatter' Word Frequency. flatter. (flætəʳ ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense flatters , present participle flattering , past tense, past participle flattered. 1. verb. If someone flatters you, they praise you in an exaggerated way that is not sincere, because they want to please you or to persuade you to do something.
A complete guide to the word "FLATTERING": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Something that's flattering shows you in your best, most attractive light. When you're having your photograph taken, you might wear your most flattering outfit. The softly lit living room mirror is usually more flattering to your face than the harsh fluorescent light of a public restroom.
