Associations to the word «Flattering»
Noun
- Vanity
- Compliment
- Approbation
- Courtier
- Flattery
- Acknowledgment
- Gratification
- Esteem
- Prospect
- Likeness
- Caress
- Allusion
- Appellation
- Encouragement
- Portrait
- Intoxication
- Assurance
- Praise
- Admiration
- Remark
- Murmur
- Attention
- Applause
- Delusion
- Portrayal
- Confidence
- Affection
- Reception
- Politeness
- Lordship
- Moderation
- Reproach
- Manner
- Admirer
- Familiarity
- Cortes
- Pride
- Countryman
- Ambition
- Pretension
- Appreciation
- Comment
- Auspice
- Nuisance
- Homage
- Delicacy
- Intimacy
- Hope
- Exclamation
- Invitation
- Fond
- Attachment
- Estimation
- Opinion
- Madame
- Distinction
- Fancy
- Modesty
- Wretch
- Sovereign
- Annoyance
Adjective
Wiktionary
FLATTERING, adjective. Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
FLATTERING, verb. Present participle of flatter
FLATTERING, noun. The action of the verb to flatter.
FLATTERING, noun. Instances of flattery.
Dictionary definition
FLATTERING, adjective. Showing or representing to advantage; "a flattering color".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.