flattery

🇺🇸 /ˈflætəri/ 🇬🇧 /ˈflætəri/
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noun
R

insincere praise given to gain favor or advantage

She saw through his flattery and knew he just wanted a favor.

translation

n. insincere praise given to gain favor or advantage

Word Forms

Plural flatteries