Flattery

¹

[flat-ree]

noun

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

flattery

²

[flat-uh-ree]

noun

plural

flatteries 

1. the act of flattering.

2. a flattering compliment or speech; excessive, insincere praise.

   Synonyms: pandering, sycophancy

flattery

/ ˈflætərɪ /

noun

1. the act of flattering

2. excessive or insincere praise

Word History and Origins

Origin of Flattery¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English flaterie, from Middle French, equivalent to flat(er) “to flatter” + -erie noun suffix; flatter ¹, -ery

Example Sentences

Alas, they can’t agree on how to get it: fisticuffs or flattery.

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Which is too bad, because the book gains energy when the flattery ebbs and the dishing commences.

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It involves flattery, and most countries have tried it, including on his trip to Asia so far.

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The tool has shown promise in preventing excessive flattery, which can fall flat with Gen Z women, Roth said.

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Is flattery and kindness a means to an end for these guys?

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