Flatters Meaning in English
word · lemma: flatter
Definition
To praise someone too much or insincerely, often to gain something from them.
Usage & Nuances
'Flatters' is often used in a negative sense, suggesting insincerity. Common collocations: 'He flatters his boss,' 'She flatters everyone.' Not the same as genuine praise or complimenting.
Spanish: adula - halagaPortuguese (BR): bajula - elogia (de forma exagerada)Portuguese (PT): bajula - elogia (de forma exagerada)Chinese (Simplified): 奉承 - 阿谀Chinese (Traditional): 奉承 - 阿諛Hindi: चापलूसी करता है - खुशामद करता हैArabic: يُجامِل - يُطري (بالمبالغة)Bengali: তোষামোদ করে - চাটুকারিতা করেRussian: льститJapanese: お世辞を言うVietnamese: nịnh bợKorean: 아첨하다 - 알랑거리다Turkish: yağcılık yapar - pohpohlarUrdu: خوشامد کرتا ہےIndonesian: menyanjung - menjilat
Example Sentences
She flatters her friends with nice words.
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He always flatters his teachers to get good grades.
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Tom flatters his boss during meetings.
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It’s obvious he flatters people just to get what he wants.
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Don’t believe him—he just flatters you so you’ll agree.
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She never flatters anyone—what you see is what you get.
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