flattering

• Beschreibt etwas, das jemanden attraktiver erscheinen oder sich besser fühlen lässt, oder Worte, die jemandem schmeicheln.

Describes something that makes someone look or feel more attractive or appealing.

1. Showing to advantageB1formal

   Making someone or something appear more attractive or better than usual.

   vorteilhaft betonend

   • That dress is very flattering on you.
   • The lighting in this room is flattering for photographs.
   • He received a flattering review of his performance.

   Synonymeattractivecomplimentaryfavorablefetchingkindpleasing

   Antonymerevealingunbecomingunflattering

2. Praising excessivelyB2formal

   Expressing praise or admiration, often in an exaggerated or insincere way.

   Schmeichlerisch

   • She made flattering comments about his cooking.
   • His flattering words seemed too good to be true.
   • The article was flattering but not entirely accurate.

   Synonymeadulatoryfawningfulsomeobsequioussmarmysycophanticunctuous

   Antonymecriticalderogatorydisparaginginsulting

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand übertrieben oder unehrlich gelobt wird, oft um sich Gunst oder Zustimmung zu verschaffen.

A verb used to indicate the act of praising someone excessively or insincerely, often to gain favor or approval.

1. Praise insincerelyB2formal

   To praise someone in an exaggerated or dishonest way, often to gain favor or advantage.

   Schmeicheln

   • He flattered his boss to get a promotion.
   • She flattered the host about the delicious meal.
   • They flattered the critic with excessive compliments.

   Synonymeadulateblandishbutter upcajolefawnsoft-soapsuck uptoadywheedle

   Antonymecondemncriticizeinsultrebuke

2. Show to advantageB2formal

   To make someone appear more attractive or better than they really are.

   Vorteilhaft zur Geltung bringen

   • That dress really flatters your figure.
   • The lighting in the room flatters the artwork.
   • The camera angle flatters the subject.

   Synonymebecomeenhanceset offsuit

   Antonymebelittledenigratedisparagevilify