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flattery Synonyms

Another word for flattery

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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

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adulation
sycophancy
blandishment
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fawning
cajolery
obsequiousness
soft soap
sweet talk
blarney
apple-polishing

Opposites of flattery

The opposite of flattery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disparagement
criticism
denigration
censure
derision
detraction
contempt
scorn
See all opposites of flattery

• Nearby Words

flatterer
flattering
flatteringly
flattery
flattish
flattop
flatulence

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flattery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flattery
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