flattering
adjectiveformal/lizõʒɨɐˈdoɾ/low
li·son·je·a·dor
Definition
That flatters; that praises or adulates, usually excessively or in a self-serving manner.
She was wary of his flattering comments, knowing he wanted a favor.
The biography was more flattering than accurate.
Common collocations
flattering speechflattering wordsflattering tone
Etymology
Do verbo 'lisonjear' + sufixo '-ador', do provençal antigo 'lauzengar'.