pretty speech

NOUN

flattery

Synonyms

STRONG

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 truckling unctuousness

WEAK

bootlicking fawning flattering honeyed words laud snow job soft words soft-soap sweet-talk toadyism

Antonyms

STRONG

blame criticism

WEAK

belittlement castigation condemnation denunciation insult

Example Sentences

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“Brutus made a pretty speech, but Caesar was betrayed.”

From The New Yorker • Aug. 5, 2016

"A pretty speech to come from the sea," said Grace, laughing.

From Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt

"That is a very pretty speech for you to make."

From Marion Fay by Trollope, Anthony

"That is a very pretty speech, Gratian, only I can't quite believe it."

From Under the Mendips A Tale by Marshall, Emma

What is a pretty speech and a kiss to a woman who has lived, travelled over the world, read widely, thought many things?

From Bye-Ways by Hichens, Robert Smythe

pretty speech

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