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flattering

adjectiveformaluncommon/lizõʒɨɐˈdoɾ/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.”

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