Thesaurus / flattery
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synonyms for flattery
- adulation
- applause
- approbation
- blandishment
- blarney
- cajolery
- commendation
- encomium
- eulogy
- eyewash
- flummery
- fulsomeness
- gallantry
- hokum
- ingratiation
- jive
- mush
- obsequiousness
- palaver
- plaudits
- puffery
- snow
- stroking
- sycophancy
- tribute
- unctuousness
- bootlicking
- fawning
- flattering
- honeyed words
- laud
- pretty speech
- snow job
- soft words
- soft-soap
- sweet-talk
- toadyism
antonyms for flattery
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During the eleven months since he had left England he had experienced neither encouragement nor flattery.
ANCESTORSGERTRUDE ATHERTONHe's getting a little stiff in the joints of his good nature, but a good dose of flattery'll limber him up considerable.
DOROTHY AT SKYRIEEVELYN RAYMONDShe had a long struggle with herself, being fond of notice and flattery, and possessed of considerable pride.
THE CHILDHOOD OF DISTINGUISHED WOMENSELINA A. BOWERThey should be treated kindly, but not allowed too many toys and sweetmeats, nor too much flattery.
GOD AND MY NEIGHBOURROBERT BLATCHFORDJulie acknowledged this flattery by a wan little smile, and following Hester out of the 24 room, went in to see her father.
THOSE DALE GIRLSFRANK WESTON CARRUTHBy a "species of admirable flattery" Diard had made Juan his choice.
REPERTORY OF THE COMEDIE HUMAINE, COMPLETE, A -- ZANATOLE CERFBERR AND JULES FRANOIS CHRISTOPHEMy idea of running amanuenses is by praise, not pudding, flattery and not coins!
THE WORKS OF ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON - SWANSTON EDITION VOL. 25 (OF 25)ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSONTo Richard and to Musa there were homage and flattery enough to addle wiser wits than theirs.
GOD WILLS IT!WILLIAM STEARNS DAVISIlliterate but romantic, she was swept off her feet at the first touch of passion, and the flattery of being recognized!
THE UNDERWORLDJAMES C. WELSHThis was not so easy as he had supposed; for no amount of coaxing or flattery would induce Leo to be impressed into this service.
MINNIE'S PET MONKEYMADELINE LESLIEWORDS RELATED TO FLATTERY
- acclaim
- acclamation
- accolade
- applause
- appreciation
- approbation
- approval
- big hand
- boost
- bravo
- celebration
- cheer
- cheering
- citation
- commendation
- compliment
- cry
- devotion
- encomium
- esteem
- eulogy
- exaltation
- extolment
- flattery
- glorification
- glory
- good word
- homage
- hurrah
- hymn
- kudos
- obeisance
- ovation
- panegyric
- pat on the back
- plaudit
- puff
- rave
- recognition
- recommendation
- regard
- sycophancy
- thanks
- tribute
- worship
- acclaim
- acclamation
- accolade
- applause
- appreciation
- approbation
- approval
- big hand
- boost
- bravo
- celebration
- cheer
- cheering
- citation
- commendation
- compliment
- cry
- devotion
- encomium
- enlargement
- esteem
- eulogy
- exaggeration
- exaltation
- extolment
- flattery
- glorification
- glory
- good word
- homage
- hurrah
- hymn
- kudos
- laudation
- obeisance
- ovation
- overstatement
- panegyric
- pat on the back
- plaudit
- puff
- rave
- recognition
- recommendation
- regard
- sycophancy
- thanks
- tribute
- worship
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