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flattery

1 American  
[flat-uh-ree] / ˈflæt ə ri /

noun

plural

flatteries

  1. the act of flattering.

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

    Synonyms:
    pandering, sycophancy
Flattery 2 American  
[flat-ree] / ˈflæt ri /

noun

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

flattery British  
/ ˈflætərɪ /

noun

  1. the act of flattering

  2. excessive or insincere praise

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Etymology

Origin of flattery

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

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