Vocabulary Entry

flattery

|noun • verb

noun

Excessive or insincere praise.

Example Sentences

"His flattery made her blush, but she knew he was just being charming."

"The actor received a lot of flattery from fans after the premiere."

"She was wary of compliments, fearing they might just be flattery."

verb

Example Sentences

"He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion."

"She flatters her friends to make them feel better."

"Flattering others can sometimes lead to misunderstandings."