英语词汇“flattering”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (adjective) in the sense of becoming

It wasn't a very flattering photograph.

Synonyms

becoming

Softer fabrics are much more becoming than stiffer ones.

kind

effective

enhancing

well-chosen

Opposites

plain

unattractive

unflattering

warts and all

unbecoming

not shown in the best light

not shown to advantage

2 (adjective) in the sense of ingratiating

The press was flattering.

Synonyms

ingratiating

His fellow students had found him too ingratiating.

complimentary

We often get complimentary remarks regarding the quality of our service.

gratifying

fawning

flanked on all sides by fawning minions

sugary

fulsome

They have been fulsome in their praise.

laudatory

She spoke of the doctor in laudatory terms.

adulatory

adulatory reviews

honeyed

His gentle manner and honeyed tones reassured Andrew.

honey-tongued

Opposites

straight

blunt

honest

candid

uncomplimentary

3 (adjective) in the sense of pleasing

It is very flattering to be spoken of like that.

Synonyms

pleasing

a pleasing view

satisfying

I find wood carving satisfying.

gratifying

pleasurable

the most pleasurable experience of the evening

单词	flattering
释义	Trends of flattering View usage for: flattering (flætərɪŋ) 1. adjective If something is flattering, it makes you appear more attractive. Some styles are so flattering that they instantly become classics. ...a refreshing new look that's flattering to skins of all ages. It wasn't a very flattering photograph. Synonyms: becoming, kind, effective, enhancing More Synonyms of flattering flatteringly graded adverb 2. adjective If someone's remarks are flattering, they praise you and say nice things about you. There were pleasant and flattering obituaries about him. The press was flattering. Synonyms: ingratiating, complimentary, gratifying, fawning More Synonyms of flattering 3. graded adjective [oft it verb-link ADJECTIVE to-infinitive] If you describe something as flattering, you mean that it pleases you and makes you feel important or special. It is all terribly flattering and she is trying to reply to every single letter personally. Colin chuckled at the flattering response. It was flattering to be told how indispensable his taste and talent were. More Synonyms of flattering flattering in British English (ˈflætərɪŋ) adjective 1. insincerely praising A few flattering remarks had Tony eating out of her hand. 2. gratifying to the ego; pleasing There were pleasant and flattering obituaries about him. It is all terribly flattering and she is trying to reply to every single letter personally. It is always flattering to be asked to judge a competition. it's flattering to be considered for such a role It was flattering to be told how indispensable his taste and talent were. 3. that shows someone or something to advantage Her hair has been cut in a shorter, more flattering style. Some styles are so flattering that they instantly become classics. It wasn't a very flattering photograph. a refreshing new look that's flattering to skins of all ages Derived forms flatteringly (ˈflatteringly) adverb Examples of 'flattering' in a sentence flattering There were pleasant and flattering obituaries about him, hundreds of letter and telegrams. Gaskin, Catherine THE AMBASSADOR'S WOMEN (2003) Always wear high heels, they are much more flattering to one's legs," she said. Andrews, Virginia WEB OF DREAMS (2003) In other languages flattering British English: flattering ADJECTIVE If something is flattering, it makes you appear more attractive. Some styles are so flattering that they instantly become classics. American English: flattering Brazilian Portuguese: lisonjeiro Chinese: 使更漂亮的 European Spanish: halagador French: flatteur German: schmeichelhaft Italian: che dona Japanese: 実物以上に見える Korean: 돋보이게 하는 European Portuguese: lisonjeiro Latin American Spanish: elegante Chinese translation of 'flattering' flattering (ˈflætərɪŋ) adj [comment] 奉承的 (fèngchéng de) [dress, photograph] 使美过(過)其实(實)的 (shǐ měi guò qíshí de) flatter (ˈflætəʳ) vt (= praise) 奉承 (fèngchéng) [dress, photograph] 使更漂亮 (shǐ gèng piàoliang) to be flattered (that ... ) (对(對)于(於) ... )感到荣(榮)幸 ((duìyú ... ) gǎndào róngxìng) to flatter o.s. (that ... ) (对(對) ... )自我感觉(覺)良好 ((duì ... ) zìwǒ gǎnjué liánghǎo) 1 (adjective) in the sense of becoming It wasn't a very flattering photograph. Synonyms becoming Softer fabrics are much more becoming than stiffer ones. kind effective enhancing well-chosen Opposites plain , unattractive , unflattering , warts and all , unbecoming , not shown in the best light , not shown to advantage 2 (adjective) in the sense of ingratiating The press was flattering. Synonyms ingratiating His fellow students had found him too ingratiating. complimentary We often get complimentary remarks regarding the quality of our service. gratifying fawning flanked on all sides by fawning minions sugary fulsome They have been fulsome in their praise. laudatory She spoke of the doctor in laudatory terms. adulatory adulatory reviews honeyed His gentle manner and honeyed tones reassured Andrew. honey-tongued Opposites straight , blunt , honest , candid , uncomplimentary 3 (adjective) in the sense of pleasing It is very flattering to be spoken of like that. Synonyms pleasing a pleasing view satisfying I find wood carving satisfying. gratifying pleasurable the most pleasurable experience of the evening Additional synonyms in the sense of adulatory adulatory reviews Synonyms fawning, worshipping, flattering, sycophantic, servile, slavish, obsequious, bootlicking (informal), blandishing, praising in the sense of complimentary Definition expressing praise We often get complimentary remarks regarding the quality of our service. Synonyms flattering, approving, appreciative, congratulatory, laudatory, eulogistic, commendatory, panegyrical in the sense of fawning flanked on all sides by fawning minions Synonyms obsequious, crawling, flattering, cringing, abject, grovelling, prostrate, deferential, sycophantic, servile, slavish, bowing and scraping, bootlicking (informal) Nearby words of flattering flatten flatter flattered flattering flattery flatulence flatulent Related terms of flattering flatter Synonyms of 'flattering' flattering Explore 'flattering' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of fulsome Definition exaggerated and elaborate, and often sounding insincere They have been fulsome in their praise. Synonyms extravagant, excessive, over the top, sickening, overdone, fawning, nauseating, inordinate, ingratiating, cloying, insincere, saccharine, sycophantic, unctuous, smarmy (British, informal), immoderate, adulatory, gross in the sense of honeyed Definition flattering or soothing His gentle manner and honeyed tones reassured Andrew. Synonyms flattering, sweet, soothing, enticing, mellow, seductive, agreeable, sweetened, cajoling, alluring, melodious, unctuous, dulcet in the sense of kind Synonyms flattering, becoming, enhancing in the sense of laudatory Definition (of speech or writing) expressing praise She spoke of the doctor in laudatory terms. Synonyms eulogistic, approving, complimentary, adulatory, commendatory, approbatory, panegyrical, acclamatory in the sense of pleasurable Definition enjoyable or agreeable the most pleasurable experience of the evening Synonyms enjoyable, pleasant, diverting, good, nice, welcome, fun, lovely, entertaining, delightful, gratifying, agreeable, congenial in the sense of satisfying I find wood carving satisfying. Synonyms satisfactory, pleasing, enjoyable, gratifying, pleasurable, cheering
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