- present participle of flatter.
flattering
Example Sentences
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This is why the sight of empty seats in high school gymnasiums and muted cable coverage that tell a less flattering story cuts so deeply.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026
Elsewhere, Everton's tale of the tape is not so flattering.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
In the absence of information, you’ll likely choose the most flattering answer.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Through the muscle pain, mental strain and those loose-fitting uniforms that are shapeless and weirdly flattering, our marriage got its groove back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“You are right. It was not very flattering to Miss Campbell; but she really did not seem to feel it.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
