Flattering

//ˈflætəɹɪŋ//

Word Type

Adjective

Noun

Adjective

Verb

The word "flattering" can be used as adjective, noun, adjective and verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

unbecoming unflattering

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Related Terms

flatter flatterer flattery

Similar Terms

adulatory adulatory becoming becoming ingratiating ingratiating ingratiatory insinuating

Synonym Network

becoming complimentary flattery soft sawder

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