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noun, plural flat·ter·ies.
1.
the act of flattering.
2.
a flattering compliment or speech; excessive, insincere praise.
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Flattery
is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
Example Sentences
- But he's such a natural as a movie star that he hardly needs false flattery.
- Invitations and flattery flood the mail and choke the phone.
- They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
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