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flattering

adjective

Showing or representing to advantage

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
F
Ends with
G
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈflætəɹɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Showing or representing to advantage

    “A flattering color”

adjective

  1. Obsequiously complimentary

    “They listened with flattering interest”

In context

Example Sentences

A flattering color
They listened with flattering interest

Similar words

Synonyms

adulatory

Opposite words

Antonyms

unflattering

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