Meaning & use
Flattering
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Giving a pleasing or favorable impression, or excessively praising someone, often insincerely.
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That dress is very flattering on you.
His flattering comments about the boss made his coworkers uncomfortable.
A note on using this word
"Flattering" can describe both sincere visual appeal, as with clothing, and excessive or insincere verbal praise intended to please or manipulate.
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