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to flatter
01
adulare, lusingare
to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest
Transitive: to flatter sb/sth
Esempi
The employee flattered the boss by excessively praising their leadership style, hoping for a promotion.
Il dipendente lusingò il capo elogiando eccessivamente il suo stile di leadership, sperando in una promozione.
During the interview, the candidate flattered the company's values, attempting to create a positive impression.
Durante il colloquio, il candidato ha adulato i valori dell'azienda, cercando di creare un'impressione positiva.
02
adulare
to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true
Transitive
03
valorizzare, migliorare l'aspetto
to make someone look attractive or enhance their appearance, especially with a particular color or style of clothing
Esempi
The dress flatters her figure beautifully.
Il vestito lusinga la sua figura magnificamente.
Dark shades often flatter pale skin tones.
Le tonalità scure spesso lusingano i toni della pelle chiara.
to flatter oneself
01
adulare te stesso
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
Esempi
Do n't flatter yourself — you do n't sing any better than we do.
I flatter myself that I'm a good dancer.
Albero Lessicale
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