flatter
verb
flattered;
flattering;
flatters
Definition of flatter
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to praise excessively especially from motives of self-interest
He flattered her with comments about how youthful she looks.
b
: to encourage or gratify especially with the assurance that something is right
I flatter myself that my interpretation is correct.
3a
: to portray too favorably
The portrait flatters him.
b
: to display to advantage
Candlelight often flatters the face.
: to use flattery
flatter
nounDefinition of flatter (Entry 2 of 2)
: one that flattens
especially
: a flat-faced swage used in smithing
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