flattering
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English
Etymology
From Middle English flatering, flatrung (gerund), equivalent to flatter + -ing.
Pronunciation
Adjective
flattering (comparative more flattering, superlative most flattering)
- Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
- Synonym: becoming
- Antonyms: unbecoming, unflattering
- The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.
- Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.
- (of an image etc.) That which represents too favorably.
Translations
attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good
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that which represents too favorably
Verb
flattering
- present participle and gerund of flatter
Noun
flattering (plural flatterings)
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