flattery

• Sustantivo que designa un elogio excesivo o poco sincero, empleado a menudo para ganarse el favor o influir sobre alguien.

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

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1. B2formal

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

   Halago excesivo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadulationblandishmentcajoleryfawningobsequiousnesssycophancy

   Antónimoscensurecondemnationcriticismdefamationderisiondisapprovalinsultmockeryscornslander

2. B1informal

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

   halago

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

   Sinónimosadulationblandishmentcajolerycomplimentobsequiousnesspraisesweet-talksycophancy

   Antónimoscensurecondemnationcriticismdisparagementinsult