Flattery definition
Excessive or insincere praise.
noun
Excessive, untrue, or insincere praise; exaggerated compliment or attention.
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The act or practice of flattering.
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The act of flattering.
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Flattery is defined as praise or compliments, usually exaggerated or false.
An example of flattery is a person who's hoping for a raise telling their boss how great their new hair cut looks.
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Noun
Singular:
flattery
Plural:
flatteriesOrigin of flattery
- From Old French flaterie, from the verb flater
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