Associations to the word «Flattery»
Noun
- Compliment
- Deceit
- Pandora
- Courtier
- Falsehood
- Vanity
- Hypocrisy
- Praise
- Incense
- Deference
- Caress
- Macintosh
- Bribery
- Envy
- Approbation
- Admiration
- Sincerity
- Homage
- Entreaty
- Cape
- Foil
- Censure
- Soothing
- Commendation
- Bonaparte
- Ridicule
- Adoration
- Applause
- Gratification
- Gallantry
- Imitation
- Conceit
- Jove
- Scorn
- Antidote
- Fond
- Exaggeration
- Honesty
- Stoop
- Elegance
- Charm
- Ambition
- Intoxication
- Contempt
- Admirer
- Eloquence
- Bribe
- Humility
- Persuasion
- Esteem
- Raja
- Socrates
- Mack
- Voltaire
- Modesty
- Wit
- Virtue
- Diligence
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
FLATTERY, noun. (uncountable) Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.
FLATTERY, noun. (countable) An instance of excessive praise.
Dictionary definition
FLATTERY, noun. Excessive or insincere praise.
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.