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View definitions for flattering

flattering

adjective as in laudatory

Strongest match

Weak match

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Of course it is all illusion, but the flattering lighting and bougie boxed waters belie that revelation.

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But most of them understand they only get that perch by flattering right-wing views that a woman’s place is really in the kitchen.

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The pop star, 35, didn't say who she was singing about, but she sarcastically thanked them for paying her attention, saying: "It's flattering."

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How did you go about striking that balance between the less flattering traits he has while also ensuring he’s someone the audience is rooting for?

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Now, her angelic voice acts as a force for Hansard to push up against instead of flattering his parts.

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