flattering
English
Etymology
From Middle English flatering, flatrung (gerund), equivalent to flatter + -ing.
Pronunciation
- enPR: flă'tərĭng, IPA(key): /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/
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Adjective
flattering (comparative more flattering, superlative most flattering)
- attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good
- The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.
- Synonym: becoming
- Antonyms: unbecoming, unflattering
Translations
attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good
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Verb
flattering
- present participle of flatter
Noun
flattering (plural flatterings)
- The action of the verb to flatter.
- Instances of flattery.
Synonyms
- flattery
- soft sawder