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
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.