flattering
nounEtymology From Middle English flatering, flatrung (gerund), equivalent to flatter + -ing.
1
The action of the verb to flatter.
2
Instances of flattery.
- Synonyms
- flattery, soft sawder
flattering
adj/ˈflætəɹɪŋ/
Etymology From Middle English flatering, flatrung (gerund), equivalent to flatter + -ing.
1
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
- The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.
2
Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.
3
That which represents too favorably.
Of an image etc.
- Derived terms
- flatteringness