Definition of flattering

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Flattering (a.) That flatters (in the various senses of the verb); as, a flattering speech..

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Bunkum :: Bunkum (n.) Speech-making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for mere show..
Candied :: Candied (a.) Figuratively; Honeyed; sweet; flattering.
Assentation :: Assentation (n.) Insincere, flattering, or obsequious assent; hypocritical or pretended concurrence..
Conceited :: Conceited (a.) Entertaining a flattering opinion of one's self; vain.
Gnathonical :: Gnathonical (a.) Flattering; deceitful.
Coax :: Coax (v. t.) To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe..
Clawback :: Clawback (a.) Flattering; sycophantic.
Flattery :: Flattery (v. t.) The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artiful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise..
Compliment :: Compliment (n.) An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend..
Smooth-tongued :: Smooth-tongued (a.) Having a smooth tongue; plausible; flattering.
Smooth-spoken :: Smooth-spoken (a.) Speaking smoothly; plausible; flattering; smooth-tongued.
Flattering :: Flattering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Flatte.
Allure :: Allure (v. t.) To attempt to draw; to tempt by a lure or bait, that is, by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something flattering or acceptable; to entice; to attract..
Flatteringly :: Flatteringly (adv.) With flattery.
Courtly :: Courtly (a.) Elegant; polite; courtlike; flattering.
Suppled :: Supple (a.) Bending to the humor of others; flattering; fawning; obsequious.
Losing :: Losing (a.) Given to flattery or deceit; flattering; cozening.
Blandiloquious :: Blandiloquious (a.) Fair-spoken; flattering.
Supparasite :: Supparasitation (n.) The act of flattering to gain favor; servile approbation.
Assentatory :: Assentatory (a.) Flattering; obsequious.
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