CEFR B1

flattering

adjective

Meaning

Making someone appear more attractive or impressive than they might otherwise be, often by praising them or by presenting them in a favorable light.

Examples

The portrait was very flattering, capturing her best features.
He received a flattering offer for his old car.

Synonyms: complimentary, appealing, praising, adulatory

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flattering (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈflætərɪŋ/

Definition

Making someone appear more attractive or impressive than they might otherwise be, often by praising them or by presenting them in a favorable light.

Examples

The portrait was very flattering, capturing her best features.
He received a flattering offer for his old car.
She found the comments about her leadership style quite flattering.

How to Use flattering

flattering to (prepositional phrase): Making someone appear more attractive or impressive in relation to a specific aspect. — "The new haircut was very flattering to her face shape."

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