FLATTERING Synonyms: 160 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of flattering

as in laudatory

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verb

present participle of flatter

as in praising

to praise too much the billionaire has an army of assistants who are eager to flatter him at every opportunity

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as in priding

to think highly of (oneself) don't flatter yourself that no one has ever thought of that idea before

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Recent Examples of flattering

Adjective

Combinations of hairy suede and pebbled leather, including a flattering blush-blond gradient, were also introduced. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Shockingly comfy for a mini dress, the Prettygarden Short A-line Mini Dress will get plenty of wear this fall with its wrinkle-free construction and flattering fit that comes in sizes ranging from XS to 2XL. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2026

Verb

It’s made from 98 percent cotton with a hint of elastane, offering a comfortable, stretchy, and figure-flattering fit that accentuates my waistline, while the not-too-short hem elongates my legs. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 Said bows were worn undone, tapping into Waterhouse’s rock star aesthetic that is slightly disheveled but always flattering. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flattering

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattering

Adjective

Trump’s laudatory comments come as bipartisan angst over the technology crests, alarming AI incidents proliferate, and global governments call for policy cooperation.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Harp delivered a laudatory speech at the Republican National Convention in 2020 about the president's signing of the Right to Try Act, a 2018 federal law that lets patients with life-threatening illnesses try experimental treatments.

— Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of laudatory

Adjective

During their interviews, Haddock said the researchers found a lack of recognition by firefighters that their consumption levels were considered excessive.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Inland, southern San Bernardino County faces at least a 40% chance of excessive rain that could result in flash flooding through Saturday night, said Julie Phillipson, lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Las Vegas.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of excessive

Verb

That follows two $500,000 ad buys from the business group, which has historically aligned with Republicans, praising incumbent Sens.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
James and Giannis Antetokounmpo were among the superstars praising Brunson when training camps opened.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of praising

Verb

Like its Brooks counterpart, the shoe is offered in Extra Wide, also priding itself on perks like superior energy return, a grippier-than-most outsole, and a lightweight build at just 208 grams.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
The property offers a variety of programs and activities for children and families, priding itself on being a multigenerational spot to return to again and again.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of priding

Adjective

Liu, who is not involved in the pope’s care, said that, of the different types of lung cancers, adenocarcinoma has the most favorable prognosis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Many Laredo residents cross the border to run errands, taking advantage of lower grocery prices and a favorable exchange rate on the Mexican side of the river.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorable

Adjective

Trump’s tepid comments sharply contrast with his more fulsome displays of support for Netanyahu in the past.

— Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Of the eight TripAdvisor reviews of the amphitheater near Arcugnano, in Italy’s northern Veneto region, all give fulsome, five-star praise.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulsome

Verb

The Textile-to-Textile Ecosystem Award went to the Circulose Recycling Ecosystem, commending the brand commitments and fiber-producer partnerships supporting the Swedish company’s industrial restart.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
When the actual resolution commending Biss came before the council, Ald.

— Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of commending

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