- flatteringly adv
- "This steamroller really works," said Tom flatteringly.
English expressions. 2014.
flatteringly adv
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Flatteringly — Flat ter*ing*ly, adv. With flattery. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flatteringly — adv. in a flattering manner; in a complimentary manner … English contemporary dictionary
flattering — [[t]flæ̱tərɪŋ[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED If something is flattering, it makes you appear more attractive. Some styles are so flattering that they instantly become classics. ...a refreshing new look that s flattering to skins of all ages... It wasn t a… … English dictionary
flatter — flatter1 [flat′ər] vt. [ME flateren < OFr flater, to smooth, caress with flat hand < Frank * flat, akin to OHG flaz, FLAT1] 1. to praise too much, untruly, or insincerely, as in order to win favor 2. to try to please, or ingratiate oneself… … English World dictionary
flatter — flatter1 flatterable, adj. flatterer, n. flatteringly, adv. /flat euhr/, v.t. 1. to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention. 2. to praise or compliment insincerely, effusively, or excessively: She flatters him by constantly praising… … Universalium
half-flattering — adj.; half flatteringly adv. * * * … Universalium
flat adj — flattery n, flatteringly adv … English expressions
flatter — v.tr. 1 compliment unduly; overpraise, esp. for gain or advantage. 2 (usu. refl.; usu. foll. by that + clause) please, congratulate, or delude (oneself etc.) (I flatter myself that I can sing). 3 a (of a colour, a style, etc.) make (a person)… … Useful english dictionary
unflatteringly — “+ adverb : in an unflattering manner * * * unflattˈeringly (↑flatteringly) adv(1) • • • Main Entry: ↑un … Useful english dictionary
half-flattering — adj.; half flatteringly adv … Useful english dictionary
