flattering

• 形容某物或某人使人显得或感觉更有吸引力、更讨人喜欢；也可指奉承的、谄媚的言辞。

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.

   衬托优点的

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

   同义词attractivecomplimentaryfavorablefetchingkindpleasing

   反义词revealingunbecomingunflattering

2. Praising excessivelyB2formal

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

   谄媚的

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

   同义词adulatoryfawningfulsomeobsequioussmarmysycophanticunctuous

   反义词criticalderogatorydisparaginginsulting

• 指过分或不真诚地赞扬某人，通常是为了讨好对方、博取好感或获得好处。

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.

   奉承

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

   同义词adulateblandishbutter upcajolefawnsoft-soapsuck uptoadywheedle

   反义词condemncriticizeinsultrebuke

2. Show to advantageB2formal

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

   衬托

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

   同义词becomeenhanceset offsuit

   反义词belittledenigratedisparagevilify