flatter

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verb

flat·ter ˈfla-tər How to pronounce flatter (audio)

flattered; flattering; flatters

transitive verb

: to praise excessively especially from motives of self-interest

He flattered her with comments about how youthful she looks.

archaic : beguile sense 2

: to encourage or gratify especially with the assurance that something is right

I flatter myself that my interpretation is correct.

: to portray too favorably

The portrait flatters him.

: to display to advantage

Candlelight often flatters the face.

intransitive verb

: to use flattery

flatterer

ˈfla-tər-ər How to pronounce flatter (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

Verb He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance. It flattered her to be asked to sing at their wedding. That dress really flatters your figure.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Hoping to flatter her into taking the role, the filmmakers, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, named her character Michelle.

Amy Nicholson, Town & Country, 17 Aug. 2022 Here are a few gender-neutral haircut ideas that flatter all varieties of face shapes, hair textures, and lifestyles.

Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 25 July 2022 The comparison does not flatter any of those parties.

Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022 With side pockets, long seams, and stretch from the spandex, this dress is sure to flatter.

Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022 Perhaps most tantalizing about Schiaparelli, though as both a woman and a buzzy brand today, is the invention of clothes that flatter their wearer physically and spiritually, and poke at public opinion with totally originality.

Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 July 2022 Known for their forgiving fits that flatter the curves of a woman’s body, high-waist bottoms give off a sense of comfort and security, nipping and tucking in just the right places.

Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 16 June 2022 Not to flatter myself, but my similarity to that character has always been really surprising to me.

Chris Willman, Variety, 9 June 2022 The Queen recently proved that a floral shift dress can flatter at any age.

Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 3 Apr. 2022

Noun

The signs have long since been phased out by San Francisco officials for a flatter, decidedly less cool design, but Zotto was able to recreate their distinctive font using historic photos.

Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2021 Thats because the blue light tends to enhance all those imperfections that a soft glow flatters.

Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 26 Feb. 2020 Claflin and Munn, the film's de facto leads, fare quite a measure worse, owing to their substantial lack of chemistry and line readings that fall flatter than a drunken uncle at the reception.

Isaac Feldberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2020 The graph has two slopes, an extremely steep one and another that is much flatter and extends over a longer period of time.

Anna Kuchment, Dallas News, 14 Mar. 2020 The rest of it, including the typeface, has a flatter and more modern look.

Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 4 Mar. 2020 The increasing recognition and growth of impact investing and venture capital focused on social impact startups bode well for the future and will play a key role in making the world flatter and a better place for all.

Rishad Premji, Quartz India, 9 Feb. 2020 The flatter the stroke angle relative to the surface, the longer the paddle required to make solid contact with the water.

The Editors, Outdoor Life, 18 Nov. 2019 Surprisingly, even with all the extra recoil and muzzle blast, this cartridge will not shoot any flatter than most 6.5s.

Richard Mann, Field & Stream, 3 May 2019 See More

单词	flatter
释义	flatter 1 of 2 verb flat·ter ˈfla-tər flattered; flattering; flatters transitive verb 1 : to praise excessively especially from motives of self-interest He flattered her with comments about how youthful she looks. 2 a archaic : beguile sense 2 b : to encourage or gratify especially with the assurance that something is right I flatter myself that my interpretation is correct. 3 a : to portray too favorably The portrait flatters him. b : to display to advantage Candlelight often flatters the face. intransitive verb : to use flattery flatterer ˈfla-tər-ər noun flatter 2 of 2 noun : one that flattens especially : a flat-faced swage used in smithing Synonyms Verb adulate belaud blarney butter up hero-worship honey massage overpraise puff soft-soap stroke See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance. It flattered her to be asked to sing at their wedding. That dress really flatters your figure. Recent Examples on the Web Verb Hoping to flatter her into taking the role, the filmmakers, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, named her character Michelle. Amy Nicholson, Town & Country, 17 Aug. 2022 Here are a few gender-neutral haircut ideas that flatter all varieties of face shapes, hair textures, and lifestyles. Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 25 July 2022 The comparison does not flatter any of those parties. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022 With side pockets, long seams, and stretch from the spandex, this dress is sure to flatter. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022 Perhaps most tantalizing about Schiaparelli, though as both a woman and a buzzy brand today, is the invention of clothes that flatter their wearer physically and spiritually, and poke at public opinion with totally originality. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 July 2022 Known for their forgiving fits that flatter the curves of a woman’s body, high-waist bottoms give off a sense of comfort and security, nipping and tucking in just the right places. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 16 June 2022 Not to flatter myself, but my similarity to that character has always been really surprising to me. Chris Willman, Variety, 9 June 2022 The Queen recently proved that a floral shift dress can flatter at any age. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 3 Apr. 2022 Noun The signs have long since been phased out by San Francisco officials for a flatter, decidedly less cool design, but Zotto was able to recreate their distinctive font using historic photos. Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2021 Thats because the blue light tends to enhance all those imperfections that a soft glow flatters. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 26 Feb. 2020 Claflin and Munn, the film's de facto leads, fare quite a measure worse, owing to their substantial lack of chemistry and line readings that fall flatter than a drunken uncle at the reception. Isaac Feldberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2020 The graph has two slopes, an extremely steep one and another that is much flatter and extends over a longer period of time. Anna Kuchment, Dallas News, 14 Mar. 2020 The rest of it, including the typeface, has a flatter and more modern look. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 4 Mar. 2020 The increasing recognition and growth of impact investing and venture capital focused on social impact startups bode well for the future and will play a key role in making the world flatter and a better place for all. Rishad Premji, Quartz India, 9 Feb. 2020 The flatter the stroke angle relative to the surface, the longer the paddle required to make solid contact with the water. The Editors, Outdoor Life, 18 Nov. 2019 Surprisingly, even with all the extra recoil and muzzle blast, this cartridge will not shoot any flatter than most 6.5s. Richard Mann, Field & Stream, 3 May 2019 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English flateren, from Anglo-French flater to lap, flatter, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German flaz flat First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1714, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing flatter flatter oneself flatter oneself Kids Definition flatter verb flat·ter ˈfla-tər flattered; flattering 1 : to praise but not sincerely "You haven't changed since the day we met," Grandpa flattered Grandma. 2 : to cause to feel pleased by showing respect or admiration I was flattered to be asked to sing at the wedding. 3 : to show as favorably as possible This picture flatters me. 4 : to make look more attractive That dress flatters you. flatter verb 1 as in to overpraise to praise too much the billionaire has an army of assistants who are eager to flatter him at every opportunity Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance overpraise adulate butter up praise blandish puff honey coax commend stroke massage congratulate cajole applaud compliment belaud wheedle woo blarney toady idolize soft-soap ingratiate fawn endear kowtow sweet-talk hero-worship eulogize extol extoll worship felicitate laud suck (up to) slaver court gush romance slobber drool Antonyms & Near Antonyms disparage belittle depreciate decry bad-mouth put down 2 as in to pride to think highly of (oneself) don't flatter yourself that no one has ever thought of that idea before Synonyms & Similar Words pride brag plume congratulate boast swank pique vaunt vapor swash swagger crow gasconade felicitate
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flatter

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