Flattering (Adjective)
Meaning
Showing or representing to advantage; "a flattering color".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The soft lighting was extremely flattering, highlighting her features and accentuating her best assets.
- The photograph showed the family in a flattering pose that downplayed the husband's considerable girth.
- A pair of fitted heels is flattering to women who want to show off their slender legs.
- Red can be a flattering color for women with olive or darker skin tones as it accentuates their rich undertones.
- Many shoppers take time selecting dresses and garments with designs that give a more flattering shape and hide those not wanted seen parts.