HyperDic: flattering

English > 1 sense of the word flattering:
ADJECTIVEallflatteringshowing or representing to advantage
flattering > pronunciation
Soundsflae'terihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > flattering: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningShowing or representing to advantage.
Example"a flattering color"
Narroweradulatoryobsequiously complimentary
becomingDisplaying or setting off to best advantage
ingratiating, insinuating, ingratiatorycalculated to please or gain favor / favor
Oppositeunflattering, uncomplimentaryShowing or representing / representing unfavorably
Spanishhalagador, halagüeño, lisonjero
Catalanafalagador, falaguer

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