flattering

• Diz-se de algo que faz alguém parecer ou sentir-se mais atraente ou agradável, ou que elogia e agrada de forma lisonjeira.

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.

   Que valoriza

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

   Sinônimosattractivecomplimentaryfavorablefetchingkindpleasing

   Antônimosrevealingunbecomingunflattering

2. Praising excessivelyB2formal

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

   Lisonjeiro

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

   Sinônimosadulatoryfawningfulsomeobsequioussmarmysycophanticunctuous

   Antônimoscriticalderogatorydisparaginginsulting

• Verbo usado para descrever o ato de elogiar alguém de forma excessiva ou insincera, muitas vezes com o objetivo de obter favores, aprovação ou causar boa impressão. Pode também significar favorecer alguém em uma representação ou imagem, fazendo-a parecer melhor do que é.

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.

   Adular

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

   Sinônimosadulateblandishbutter upcajolefawnsoft-soapsuck uptoadywheedle

   Antônimoscondemncriticizeinsultrebuke

2. Show to advantageB2formal

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

   Valorizar

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

   Sinônimosbecomeenhanceset offsuit

   Antônimosbelittledenigratedisparagevilify