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flatter

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
flatter /ˈflætɚ/ verb
flatters; flattered; flattering
flatter
/ˈflætɚ/
verb
flatters; flattered; flattering
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLATTER
[+ object]
: to praise (someone) in a way that is not sincere
: to cause (someone) to feel pleased by showing respect, affection, or admiration
usually used as (be) flattered
: to show or describe (someone or something) in a way that is very favorable or too favorable
: to cause (someone or something) to look as attractive as possible

flatter yourself

: to believe something about yourself that makes you feel pleased or proud

— flatterer

/ˈflætɚrɚ/ noun, plural flatterers [count]

— flattering

adjective [more flattering; most flattering]

— flatteringly

/ˈflætɚrɪŋli/ adverb