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Flattery
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Simple meaning
What does Flattery mean?
Too much praise meant to please someone.
Dictionary definition
Praise, often more than is sincere, used to please someone or gain favor.
Example sentences
Flattery in a sentence
easy
The king enjoyed flattery.
medium
She recognized the flattery and asked for honesty.
hard
Flattery can feel nice, but it may not always be sincere.
Synonyms
Words like Flattery
praiseWords that express approval.
Antonyms
Opposite words
criticismWords that point out faults.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flattery, depending on context.
Word family
Flattery word family
Base word
flattery
noun
flatteries
More than one flattery.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flattery mean?
Flattery means too much praise meant to please someone.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flattery?
Praise is close in meaning to flattery in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flattery?
Criticism contrasts with flattery.
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