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Flattering
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flatering
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Simple meaning
What does Flattering mean?
Making someone seem better or attractive.
Dictionary definition
Making someone or something seem attractive or better; also giving praise.
Example sentences
Flattering in a sentence
easy
That color is flattering on you.
medium
The article gave a flattering review.
hard
A flattering photo can make someone look their best.
Synonyms
Words like Flattering
complimentaryExpressing praise or making someone look good.
flatterRelated word that supports the meaning of flattering.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unflatteringMaking someone or something look worse.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flattering, depending on context.
Word family
Flattering word family
Base word
flattering
verb
flatteringed
Past form of flattering.
verb
flatteringing
Action form of flattering.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flattering mean?
Flattering means making someone seem better or attractive.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flattering?
Complimentary is close in meaning to flattering in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flattering?
Unflattering contrasts with flattering.
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