flatteringly

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In a flattering manner
in a flattering manner; in a complimentary manner
With flattery
flatter
Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener
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To enhance someone's vanity by praising them
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To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour
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A type of set tool used by blacksmiths
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Comparative form of flat: more flat
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To portray something to advantage
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To convey notions of the facts that are believed to be favorable to the hearer without certainty of the truthfulness of the notions conveyed
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{v} to sooth, praise, give false hopes
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To enhance someones vanity by praising them
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If something flatters you, it makes you appear more attractive. Orange and khaki flatter those with golden skin tones My philosophy of fashion is that I like to make clothes that flatter. see also flat, flattered, flattering
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To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea of; as, his portrait flatters him
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If you flatter yourself that something good is the case, you believe that it is true, although others may disagree. If someone says to you `you're flattering yourself' or `don't flatter yourself', they mean that they disagree with your good opinion of yourself. I flatter myself that this campaign will put an end to the war You flatter yourself. Why would we go to such ludicrous lengths?
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disapproval If someone flatters you, they praise you in an exaggerated way that is not sincere, because they want to please you or to persuade you to do something. I knew she was just flattering me. a story of how the president flattered and feted him into taking his side
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{f} praise, compliment
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To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp
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To portray something to advantage. To convey notions of the facts that are believed to be favorable to the hearer without certainty of the truthfulness of the notions conveyed
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A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc
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A flat-faced fulling hammer
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comparative of flat
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To use flattery or insincere praise
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praise somewhat dishonestly
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{i} person or thing that flattens; blacksmith's hammer (used to flatten metal)
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by artful and interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to wheedle
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One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens
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To raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations
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A type of hammer used by blacksmiths
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