flattery (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *flattery*:
NOUN	communication	flattery	excessive or insincere praise

flattery > pronunciation
Sounds	flae'teriy
Rhymes	accessory ... worry: 201 rhymes with eriy...

English > *flattery*: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
Meaning	excessive or insincere praise.
Narrower	adulation	servile flattery
	blandishment, cajolery, palaver	flattery intended to persuade
	blarney, coaxing, soft soap, sweet talk	flattery designed to gain favor / favor / favor
	puffery	A flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes)
Broader	compliment	A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
Spanish	adulación, candonga, halago, lisonja, zalamería
Catalan	adulació, afalac, llagoteria
Verbs	flatter	praise somewhat dishonestly

HyperDic: flattery