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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.

Hyponyms

  • Coaxing
  • Soft Soap
  • Sweet Talk
  • Cajolery
  • Palaver

Related Words

  • Flatter (verb)
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