flattery
Use Flattery in a sentence
ə noun, plural flat·ter·ies.
1.
the act of flattering.
2.
a flattering compliment or speech; excessive, insincere praise.
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| —n , pl -teries | |
| 1. | the act of flattering |
| 2. | excessive or insincere praise |
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Example sentences
But he's such a natural as a movie star that he hardly needs false flattery.
Despite the self-flattery, there was an element of truth in it.
Well certainly they need all the attention, but then too much of flattery is certainly not going to do good to anyone of them.
Compliments and sincere flattery will boost everyone's spirits.
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