- present participle of flatter.
flattering
Example Sentences
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Irritating but never truly dangerous, his antagonism is a safety valve for the class system and a flattering diversion for its proprietors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"That's why even some of my friends say things which are not flattering, because somebody said to them that somebody might persuade me to change my view."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Whether it be screen printing powerful messages on a traditional tee, or upcycling large shirts into more flattering silhouettes, creatives are finding innovative ways to show off their pride.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
It is probably the most personally flattering work of presidential art ever commissioned.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
And oh, her clothes were so very flattering.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
