- present participle of flatter.
flattering
Example Sentences
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"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
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From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
"I find it flattering that someone of his stature has seen something in what I do as being interesting," Taylor responds.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
He decided to give classic jerseys a whirl, transforming them into more flattering silhouettes that accentuate a curvy torso.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
“They play us for our flattering songs, and when we are out of tune or they are fretted, they cast us aside.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
