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Definition of flattery

flattery

/ˈflæt.ər.i/
flat · ter · y
Adverb:flatteringly
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Plural:flatteries
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Adjective:flattering
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flattery Lexical Profile

flattery Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests or gain favor.

Example

"The seasoned manager was immune to flattery and judged employees solely by the quality of their work."

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• Rhymes for flattery

• Nearby Words

flatterer
flattering
flatteringly
flattery
flattish
flattop
flatulence

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 13th century from Old French 'flaterie', from 'flater' (to caress, stroke, or flatter), of Germanic origin related to the root of 'flat' (referencing the smoothing or stroking motion of the flat of the hand).

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