- 1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Flatter Source: opted
- 2. a. That flatters (in the various senses of the verb); as, a flattering speech. Source: opted
- 3. adj. showing or representing to advantage Source: wordnet
- 4. adj. obsequiously complimentary Source: wordnet
- 5. That flatters (in the various senses of the verb); as, a flattering speech. Lay not that flattering unction to your soul. Shak. A flattering painter, who made it his care, To draw men as they ought be, not as they are. Goldsmith. Source: webster
- 6. That flatters (in the various senses of the verb); as, aflattering speech.Lay not that flattering unction to your soul. Shak.A flattering painter, who made it his care, To draw men as they oughtbe, not as they are. Goldsmith. Source: adambom
- 7. j:100 a. showing or representing to advantage Source: ecdict
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