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Definition of flatterer

flatterer

/ˈflæt.ər.ər/
flat · ter · er
Adverb:flatteringly
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Plural:flatterers
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Adjective:flattering
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• noun

1

A person who praises others excessively and often insincerely, especially in order to win favor or gain a personal advantage.

Example

"A wise leader learns to distinguish between a loyal advisor and a mere flatterer."

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• Rhymes for flatterer

• Nearby Words

flatten
flattener
flatter
flatterer
flattering
flatteringly
flattery

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English around the 13th century, borrowed from Old French flateor, an agent noun derived from flater ('to caress, stroke, or flatter'), likely of Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flatterer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flatterer
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