flattering
/ˈflætərɪŋ/
adjective
- Making someone look or feel more attractive or better than usual.
- That dress is very flattering on you.
- He received a flattering review of his performance in the school play.
- The soft lighting in the restaurant was flattering to everyone.
- Praising someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, often to gain favor.
- Her flattering comments about his cooking seemed a bit too much.
- I don't trust his flattering words; he always wants something.
- The politician's flattering speech was clearly aimed at winning votes.
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