flattering
pronunciation
How to pronounce flattering in British English:
UK [ˈflætərɪŋ]
How to pronounce flattering in American English:
US
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- Adjective:
- tending to reveal or represent favorably
Word Origin
- flattering (adj.)
- late 14c., "pleasing to the imagination; dishonestly pleasing; having a false appearance of favorableness," present participle adjective from flatter. Meaning "gratifying to self-esteem" is from 1757. Related: Flatteringly.
Example
- 1. It 's similar to when someone is flattering us .
- 2. A flattering friend is your worst enemy .
- 3. In the next 12 months year-on-year comparisons ought to be flattering .
- 4. He is always flattering his boss .
- 5. In the second photo on the right , her elbows are relaxed and slightly off the body . This allows us to see her hourglass shape and is much more flattering and sexy .