flattering

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English flatering, flatrung (gerund), equivalent to flatter +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • enPR: flă'tərĭng, IPA(key): /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/
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Adjective

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flattering (comparative more flattering, superlative most flattering)

  1. Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
    Synonym: becoming
    Antonyms: unbecoming, unflattering
    The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.
  2. Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.
  3. (of an image etc.) That which represents too favorably.

Translations

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Verb

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flattering

  1. present participle and gerund of flatter

Noun

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flattering (plural flatterings)

  1. The action of the verb to flatter.
  2. Instances of flattery.

Synonyms

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