flattering

Plural: flatterings

Verb

• praise somewhat dishonestly
• present participle and gerund of flatter

Adjective

• showing or representing to advantage
  • "a flattering color"

Adj

• Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
• Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.
• That which represents too favorably.

Noun

• The action of the verb to flatter.
• Instances of flattery.

Examples

• The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.

Synonyms

blandish, flatter, becoming, flattery, soft sawder

Antonyms

disparage, unflattering, unbecoming

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