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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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..
Coax :: Coax (v. t.) To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe..
Smooth-spoken :: Smooth-spoken (a.) Speaking smoothly; plausible; flattering; smooth-tongued.
Clawback :: Clawback (a.) Flattering; sycophantic.
Sycophantish :: Sycophantical (a.) Of or pertaining to a sycophant; characteristic of a sycophant; meanly or obsequiously flattering; courting favor by mean adulation; parasitic.
Candied :: Candied (a.) Figuratively; Honeyed; sweet; flattering.
Blandiloquious :: Blandiloquious (a.) Fair-spoken; flattering.
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..
Smooth-tongued :: Smooth-tongued (a.) Having a smooth tongue; plausible; flattering.
Flatteringly :: Flatteringly (adv.) With flattery.
Gnathonical :: Gnathonical (a.) Flattering; deceitful.
Seductive :: Seductive (a.) Tending to lead astray; apt to mislead by flattering appearances; tempting; alluring; as, a seductive offer..
Flattering :: Flattering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Flatte.
Losing :: Losing (a.) Given to flattery or deceit; flattering; cozening.
Courtly :: Courtly (a.) Elegant; polite; courtlike; flattering.
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..
Assentatory :: Assentatory (a.) Flattering; obsequious.
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..
Assentation :: Assentation (n.) Insincere, flattering, or obsequious assent; hypocritical or pretended concurrence..
Sycophantism :: Sycophantish (a.) Like a sycophant; obsequiously flattering.
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