flattering

Etymology

From Middle English flatering, flatrung (gerund), equivalent to flatter + -ing.

adj

  1. Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
    The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.
  2. Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.
  3. (of an image etc.) That which represents too favorably.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of flatter

noun

  1. The action of the verb to flatter.
  2. Instances of flattery.

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