单词 | flattery |
释义 | flattery /flat"euh ree/, n. , pl. flatteries. 1. the act of flattering. 2. a flattering compliment or speech; excessive, insincere praise. [1275-1325; ME flaterie < MF, equiv. to flat(er) to flatter + -erie -ERY. Cf. FLATTER1] Syn. 2. sycophancy, toadying, fawning, pandering. |
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