Associations to the word «Flattery»
Noun
- Compliment
- Deceit
- Pandora
- Courtier
- Falsehood
- Vanity
- Hypocrisy
- Praise
- Incense
- Deference
- Caress
- Macintosh
- Bribery
- Envy
- Approbation
- Admiration
- Sincerity
- Homage
- Entreaty
- Cape
- Foil
- Censure
- Soothing
- Commendation
- Bonaparte
- Ridicule
- Adoration
- Applause
- Gratification
- Gallantry
- Imitation
- Conceit
- Jove
- Scorn
- Antidote
- Fond
- Exaggeration
- Honesty
- Stoop
- Elegance
- Charm
- Ambition
- Intoxication
- Contempt
- Admirer
- Eloquence
- Bribe
- Humility
- Persuasion
- Esteem
- Raja
- Socrates
- Mack
- Voltaire
- Modesty
- Wit
- Virtue
- Diligence
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
FLATTERY, noun. (uncountable) Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.
FLATTERY, noun. (countable) An instance of excessive praise.
Dictionary definition
FLATTERY, noun. Excessive or insincere praise.
Wise words
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry
and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.