flattery
pronunciation
How to pronounce flattery in British English:
UK [ˈflætəri]
How to pronounce flattery in American English:
US [ˈflætəri]
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- Noun:
- excessive or insincere praise
Word Origin
- flattery (n.)
- early 14c., "dishonest praise, coaxing speech," from Old French flaterie "flattery, cajolery" (Modern French flatterie), from flater "to flatter" (see flatter).
Example
- 1. They 're safely ensconced in a bubble of deference and flattery .
- 2. If imitation is the greatest form of flattery , aig certainly had its admirers .
- 3. Theyrefuse the low-road of empty flattery and choose the high road oftrust and commitment instead .
- 4. They avoided praising him-like traditional chinese parents , they had a deep fear of flattery .
- 5. Those watching can tell it 's flattery , but we tend to think it 's genuine because it makes us feel good about ourselves .