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flattery

[ flat-uh-ree ]
/ ˈflæt ə ri /
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noun, plural flat·ter·ies.

the act of flattering.
a flattering compliment or speech; excessive, insincere praise.

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Origin of flattery

1275–1325; Middle English flaterie<Middle French, equivalent to flat(er) to flatter + -erie-ery. Cf. flatter1

SYNONYMS FOR flattery

2 sycophancy, toadying, fawning, pandering.
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Words nearby flattery

flatstick, flat tax, flatten, flatter, flatter oneself, flattery, flattie, flatties, flatting, flat tire, flattish

Definition for flattery (2 of 2)

Flattery
[ flat-ree ]
/ ˈflæt ri /

noun

Cape, a cape in NW Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula, at the entrance to Juan de Fuca Strait.
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Words related to flattery

approbation, stroke, plaudits, servility, snow, tribute, palaver, mush, commendation, eulogy, encomium, gallantry, applause, adulation, incense, puffery, smoke, blandishment, blarney, gratification

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British Dictionary definitions for flattery

flattery
/ (ˈflætərɪ) /

noun plural -teries

the act of flattering
excessive or insincere praise
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