flattering

• Qui met en valeur quelqu'un ou quelque chose en le rendant plus attrayant ou avantageux, ou qui exprime des compliments souvent excessifs ou intéressés.

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.

   Avantageux (qui met en valeur)

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

   Synonymesattractivecomplimentaryfavorablefetchingkindpleasing

   Antonymesrevealingunbecomingunflattering

2. Praising excessivelyB2formal

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

   Flatteur (excessif, parfois insincère)

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

   Synonymesadulatoryfawningfulsomeobsequioussmarmysycophanticunctuous

   Antonymescriticalderogatorydisparaginginsulting

• Verbe désignant l'action de louer quelqu'un de manière excessive ou peu sincère, souvent pour gagner sa faveur ou son approbation, ou encore le fait de mettre en valeur quelque chose de manière avantageuse.

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.

   Flatter (louer hypocritement)

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

   Synonymesadulateblandishbutter upcajolefawnsoft-soapsuck uptoadywheedle

   Antonymescondemncriticizeinsultrebuke

2. Show to advantageB2formal

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

   mettre en valeur

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

   Synonymesbecomeenhanceset offsuit

   Antonymesbelittledenigratedisparagevilify