Flattery (Noun)
Meaning
Excessive or insincere praise.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The manager's excessive flattery of the CEO was seen as a desperate attempt to get a promotion.
- Her friend's constant flattery of her new boyfriend made her wonder if he was really that great.
- The salesman's flattery of the customer's taste in clothes made her uneasy and less likely to make a purchase.
- The politician's flattery of the wealthy donor was widely criticized as a blatant attempt to secure campaign funding.
- The employee's flattery of the boss's questionable decision-making skills was met with skepticism by his coworkers.