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to flatter
01
to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest
Transitive: to flatter sb/sth
02
to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true
Transitive
03
to make someone look attractive or enhance their appearance, especially with a particular color or style of clothing
to flatter oneself
01
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
flatter
v
flattering
adj
flattering
adj
Example
The employee flattered the boss by excessively praising their leadership style, hoping for a promotion.
During the interview, the candidate flattered the company's values, attempting to create a positive impression.
The salesperson flattered the customer by complimenting their taste and choices, hoping to close a deal.
She flattered her friend's cooking, even though the meal didn't meet her expectations, to avoid hurting their feelings.
The politician flattered the voters by making promises that were too good to be true, aiming to secure their support.
