flattering
IPA: fɫˈætɝɪŋ
noun
- The action of the verb to flatter.
- Instances of flattery.
adjective
- Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
- Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.
- (of an image etc.) That which represents too favorably.
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Examples of "flattering" in Sentences
- What's flattering is that he has me on his mind when he's at home.
- 65 Thus accounting for his sickness, improbably enough but in flattering way.
- Often, this is accomplished by simply showing the product in flattering light.
- ... which, given the size of my nose, may only result in flattering improvements.
- He would NOT have written in flattering tones about how they eschew gadgetry in favor or a more low-tech way of hunting.
- I don't think there's anything wrong with dressing in flattering clothes, in seeking out items that look good on you and hair and makeup that's attractive.
- With so few good clothing options out there today, I really feel for women that want to dress in flattering clothing because they have such a hard time finding something nice.
- Judah and Jerusalem desolate then this credit of the prophets, and the hopes of the people, will both sink together; the former will be found false in flattering the people and the latter foolish in suffering themselves to be imposed upon by them, and so exposed to so much the greater confusion, when the judgment shall surprise them in their security.
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