flattering

/ˈflætəɹɪŋ/

adj 3noun 2

Collocations

VERBS

be | find sth

ADV

enormously, extremely, tremendously, very

far from, hardly, less than, not entirely

The review of his performance was hardly flattering, mentioning several mistakes.

quite, rather

PREP

That new haircut is really flattering to your face shape.

adj

Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.

The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.

Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.

That which represents too favorably.

noun

The action of the verb to flatter.

Instances of flattery.

The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.

Wiktionary

That new biography of the prince puts him in a less than flattering light.

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In the U.S. it is disrespectful to slurp while eating noodles, but in Japan it is considered polite and even flattering.

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A flattering friend is your worst enemy.

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A second look may be flattering; after that, things go downhill: first to staring, then to ogling, finally to frankly leering.

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You're flattering me.

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