Definition of Flattery

1. Noun. Excessive or insincere praise.

Generic synonyms: Compliment
Specialized synonyms: Adulation, Blandishment, Cajolery, Palaver, Blarney, Coaxing, Soft Soap, Sweet Talk, Puffery
Derivative terms: Flatter

Definition of Flattery

1. n. The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise.

Definition of Flattery

1. Noun. Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour. ¹

2. Noun. An instance of excessive praise. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Flattery

1. the act of flattering [n -TERIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flattery

flatteners
flattening
flattenings
flattens
flatter
flatter-chested
flattered
flatterer
flatterers
flattereth
flatteries
flattering
flatteringly
flatterings
flatters
flattery (current term)
flattest
flattest-chested
flattie
flatties
flatting
flattings
flattish
flattop
flattops
flatty
flatuency
flatulate
flatulated
flatulates

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