FLATTERING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FLATTERING?

Need another word that means the same as “flattering”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “flattering” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Flattering” are: complimentary, praising, favourable, admiring, appreciative, pleasing, gratifying, becoming, appropriate, befitting

Flattering as an Adjective

Definitions of "Flattering" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “flattering” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Full of praise and compliments.
• Pleasing or gratifying.
• Enhancing someone's appearance.
• Showing or representing to advantage.

Synonyms of "Flattering" as an adjective (10 Words)

admiring	Characterized by or expressive of admiration or warm approval. The snowman has drawn many an admiring glance from villagers.
appreciative	Feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure. An appreciative laugh from the audience.
appropriate	Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc. A book not appropriate for children.
becoming	(of clothing) looking good on someone. A becoming new shade of rose.
befitting	Appropriate to. Behavior befitting a father.
complimentary	Given or supplied free of charge. A complimentary bottle of wine.
favourable	Suggesting a good outcome. Their demands rarely received a favourable response.
gratifying	Affording satisfaction or pleasure. Found her praise gratifying.
pleasing	Pleasant or agreeable to the senses. A pleasing piece of news.
praising	Full of or giving praise.

Usage Examples of "Flattering" as an adjective

• I don't think anything sleeveless is very flattering.
• The article began with some flattering words about us.
• A flattering color.
• It was flattering to have a pretty girl like Fiona so obviously fond of him.

Associations of "Flattering" (30 Words)

acclaim	Enthusiastic and public praise. The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.
acclamation	Enthusiastic approval. The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.
adulation	Excessive admiration or praise. He found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans.
adulatory	Obsequiously complimentary. An adulatory review.
becoming	Displaying or setting off to best advantage. A becoming new shade of rose.
bribe	A sum of money or other inducement offered or given to bribe someone. Lawmakers were caught accepting bribes to bring in legalized gambling.
bribery	The giving or offering of a bribe. A bribery scandal.
cajolery	Coaxing or flattery intended to persuade someone to do something. She uses cajolery deception and manipulation to get what she wants.
charm	Protect through supernatural powers or charms. His charm has captivated the media.
compliment	Express respect or esteem for. He complimented her on her last physics paper.
evident	Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment. A clearly evident erasure in the manuscript.
extol	Praise enthusiastically. Extol the virtues of one s children.
fawning	Attempting to win favor by flattery. Fawning interviews with Hollywood celebs.
flattery	Excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests. She allowed no hint of flattery to enter her voice.
groveling	Totally submissive.
ingratiate	Bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them. A sycophantic attempt to ingratiate herself with the local aristocracy.
ingratiating	Capable of winning favor. A smooth ingratiating manner.
insincere	Not expressing genuine feelings. Their praise was extravagant and insincere.
obsequious	Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. They were served by obsequious waiters.
persuade	(of a situation or event) provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something. It wasn t easy but I persuaded him to do the right thing.
praise	An expression of approval and commendation. He always appreciated praise for his work.
servant	A person working in the service of another (especially in the household. The state cannot be a servant of the church.
servile	Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. He bowed his head in a servile manner.
slavish	Showing no attempt at originality. Slavish devotion to her job ruled her life.
slimy	Covered with or resembling slime. Thick slimy mud.
smarmy	Ingratiating and wheedling in a way that is regarded as insincere or excessive. A smarmy unctuous reply.
submissive	Abjectly submissive characteristic of a slave or servant. Replacing troublemakers with more submissive people.
sycophant	A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage.
sycophantic	Behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage. A sycophantic interview.
unctuous	Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech. He seemed anxious to please but not in an unctuous way.