flattery

• Nom désignant un éloge excessif ou peu sincère, souvent utilisé pour obtenir la faveur ou influencer quelqu'un.

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

indénombrable

1. B2formal

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

   Flatterie excessive

   • 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.

   Synonymesadulationblandishmentcajoleryfawningobsequiousnesssycophancy

   Antonymescensurecondemnationcriticismdefamationderisiondisapprovalinsultmockeryscornslander

2. B1informal

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

   Flatterie

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

   Synonymesadulationblandishmentcajolerycomplimentobsequiousnesspraisesweet-talksycophancy

   Antonymescensurecondemnationcriticismdisparagementinsult