单词 | flattering |
释义 | flattering (flætərɪŋ ) 1. adjective If something is flattering, it makes you appear more attractive. Some styles are so flattering that they instantly become classics. ...a refreshing new look that's flattering to skins of all ages. It wasn't a very flattering photograph. Synonyms: becoming, kind, effective, enhancing flatteringly graded adverb 2. adjective If someone's remarks are flattering, they praise you and say nice things about you. There were pleasant and flattering obituaries about him. The press was flattering. Synonyms: ingratiating, complimentary, gratifying, fawning 3. graded adjective [oft it verb-link ADJECTIVE to-infinitive] If you describe something as flattering, you mean that it pleases you and makes you feel important or special. It is all terribly flattering and she is trying to reply to every single letter personally. Colin chuckled at the flattering response. It was flattering to be told how indispensable his taste and talent were. Translations: Chinese: 使更漂亮的 Japanese: 実物以上に見える |
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