flattery

• Существительное, обозначающее чрезмерную или неискреннюю похвалу, часто используемую для получения расположения или влияния на кого-либо.

A noun referring to excessive or insincere praise, often given to gain favor or influence someone.

uncountable

1. B2formal

   Insincere or excessive praise, often used to gain favor or influence someone.

   Лесть

   • His flattery was so obvious that no one believed him.
   • She used flattery to get a promotion at work.
   • Beware of flattery; it often hides ulterior motives.

   Synonymsadulationblandishmentcajoleryfawningobsequiousnesssycophancy

   Antonymscensurecondemnationcriticismdefamationderisiondisapprovalinsultmockeryscornslander

2. B1informal

   A compliment that may be genuine or exaggerated, often intended to please.

   Лесть

   • He accepted her flattery with a smile.
   • Flattery can sometimes open doors in social situations.
   • She blushed at his flattery about her dress.

   Synonymsadulationblandishmentcajolerycomplimentobsequiousnesspraisesweet-talksycophancy

   Antonymscensurecondemnationcriticismdisparagementinsult