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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.