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English[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈflætɚ/, [ˈflæɾɚ]
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈflætə/
Rhymes: -ætə(ɹ)
Hyphenation: flat‧ter

Etymology 1[edit]

From flat +‎ -er (comparative suffix). Compare Icelandic flatari (“flatter, more flat”).

Adjective[edit]

flatter

comparative form of flat: more flat

Etymology 2[edit]

From Middle English flatteren, flateren (“to flutter, float, fawn over”), probably a conflation of Old English floterian, flotorian (“to flutter, float, be disquieted”), from Proto-Germanic *flutrōną (“to be floating”), from Proto-Indo-European *plewd- (“to flow, swim”); and Old Norse flaðra (“to fawn on someone, flatter”), from Proto-Germanic *flaþrōną (“to fawn over, flutter”), from Proto-Indo-European *peled- (“moisture, wetness”), *pel- (“to gush, pour out, fill, flow, swim, fly”). Cognate with Scots flatter, flotter (“to float; splash; cover with liquid”), Middle Dutch flatteren (“to embellish, flatter, caress”), German flattern (“to flutter”).
The word was also associated with Middle French flatter (“to flatter, to caress with the flat of the hand”), from Old French flater (“to deceive by concealing the truth, to stroke with the palm of the hand”), from Frankish *flat (“palm, flat of the hand”), from Proto-Germanic *flatą, *flatō (“palm, sole”), *flataz (“flat”), from Proto-Indo-European *plÁt-, *pele-, *plāk- (“flat, broad, plain”); related to Old High German flazza (“palm, flat of the hand”), Old High German flaz (“level, flat”), Old Saxon flat (“flat”), Old Norse flatr (“flat”) (whence English flat), Old Frisian flet, flette (“dwelling, house”), Old English flet, flett (“ground floor, dwelling”). More at flat.

Verb[edit]

flatter (third-person singular simple present flatters, present participle flattering, simple past and past participle flattered) (transitive, intransitive)

To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
- 1855, William H. Prescott, History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co., Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 7, p. 242,^[1]
  
  Some he complimented for their bravery; others he flattered by asking their advice.
To enhance someone’s vanity by praising them.
To portray someone to advantage.

Her portrait flatters her.
- c. 1590–1591 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Two Gentlemen of Verona”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act IV, scene iv]:
  
  Here is her picture: let me see; I think,
  If I had such a tire, this face of mine
  Were full as lovely as is this of hers:
  And yet the painter flatter’d her a little […]
To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.
- 1593, [William Shakespeare], Venus and Adonis, London: […] Richard Field, […], →OCLC; Shakespeare’s Venus & Adonis: […]‎^[2], 4th edition, London: J[oseph] M[alaby] Dent and Co. […], 1896, →OCLC:
  
  The dire imagination she did follow
  This sound of hope doth labour to expel;
  For now reviving joy bids her rejoice,
  And flatters her it is Adonis’ voice.
- 1743, Robert Drury, The Pleasant, and Surprizing Adventures of Mr. Robert Drury, during his Fifteen Years Captivity on the Island of Madagascar, London, p. 9,^[3]
  
  […] I went up, and sat there two Hours and an half before I cou’d discern any Thing like Land; and when I first saw it I told my Comrade, but not being certain I wou’d not call out; for the Case was of such Importance, that they were not to be trifled with, or flatter’d into vain Hopes.

Derived terms[edit]

flatter oneself
flatter to deceive

[edit]

flattery
flatterer
flattering
unflattering

Translations[edit]

to compliment someone

Albanian: lajkatoj (sq)
Arabic: تَمَلَّقَ‎ (tamallaqa)
Asturian: afalagar
Belarusian: ліслі́віць impf (lislívicʹ), ле́сціць impf (ljéscicʹ), лісьці́ць impf (lisʹcícʹ)
Bulgarian: ласка́я (bg) impf (laskája)
Chinese:

Mandarin: 討好／讨好 (zh) (tǎohǎo), 奉承 (zh) (fèngchéng), 阿谀 (zh) (ēyú)
Czech: lichotit impf, pochlebovat impf
Dutch: complimenteren (nl)
Esperanto: flati (eo)
Finnish: imarrella (fi), mielistellä (fi), nuoleskella (fi)
French: flatter (fr)
Galician: aloumiñar (gl), afagar
German: schmeicheln (de)
Greek: κολακεύω (el) (kolakévo)

Ancient: κολακεύω (kolakeúō)
Hebrew: החמיא‎ (hiḥmí)
Hungarian: hízeleg (hu)
Irish: cuach
Italian: lusingare (it), adulare (it)
Japanese: 諂う (ja) (hetsurau), 追従する (ja) (tsuishō suru), 諂媚する (tembi suru)
Korean: 아첨하다 (ko) (acheomhada), 아부하다 (ko) (abuhada), 치켜세우다 (ko) (chikyeose’uda), 알랑거리다 (ko) (allanggeorida)
Latin: blandior, adulor
Luxembourgish: blimmelen
Macedonian: ласка impf (laska)
Maori: patipati, ene
Norwegian:

Bokmål: smigre (no)

Nynorsk: smigre (no)
Old East Slavic: льстити impf (lĭstiti), лестити impf (lestiti)
Ottoman Turkish: قولتقلامق‎ (koltuklamak)
Polish: schlebiać (pl) impf, pochlebiać (pl) impf
Portuguese: adular (pt), bajular (pt)
Romanian: flata (ro), complimenta (ro), măguli (ro), linguși (ro)
Russian: льстить (ru) impf (lʹstitʹ), польсти́ть (ru) pf (polʹstítʹ)
Serbo-Croatian:

Cyrillic: ла̏скати impf

Roman: lȁskati (sh) impf
Slovak: lichotiť impf, pochlebovať impf
Slovene: laskati impf
Spanish: adular (es), halagar (es)
Swedish: smickra (sv)
Thai: ชม (th) (chom)
Tok Pisin: grisim
Ukrainian: лести́ти (uk) impf (lestýty), улещувати (uleščuvaty), облещувати (obleščuvaty), підлещати (pidleščaty), підлещувати (pidleščuvaty)
Vietnamese: nịnh nọt (vi)

to enhance someone’s vanity

Asturian: afalagar, combayar
Bulgarian: лаская (bg) (laskaja), превъзнасям (bg) (prevǎznasjam)
Finnish: imarrella (fi)
French: flatter (fr)
Galician: aloumiñar (gl)
German: anbiedern (de), einschmeicheln (de)
Hungarian: legyezgeti a hiúságát
Irish: bladair
Italian: blandire (it), sviolinare (it), piaggiare (it)
Latin: blandior
Polish: schlebiać (pl), pochlebiać (pl)
Russian: льстить (ru) impf (lʹstitʹ), раздува́ть чьё-либо э́го impf (razduvátʹ čʹjó-libo égo), разду́ть чьё-либо э́го pf (razdútʹ čʹjó-libo égo)
Spanish: adular (es), lisonjear (es), lisonjear (es), incensar (es)
Swedish: smickra (sv)
Tok Pisin: grisim

to portray something to advantage

Bulgarian: превъзнасям (bg) (prevǎznasjam)
Finnish: kaunistella (fi)
French: flatter (fr)
German: anbiedern (de)
Greek: κολακεύω (el) (kolakévo)
Hungarian: kedvező színben tüntet fel
Italian: compiacere (it), vantare (it), incantare (it)
Russian: льстить (ru) impf (lʹstitʹ), выгора́живать (ru) impf (vygoráživatʹ), вы́городить (ru) pf (výgoroditʹ)
Spanish: retocar (es)

Etymology 3[edit]

From flat (“to make flat, flatten”) +‎ -er (agent suffix).

Noun[edit]

flatter (plural flatters)

A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.
A flat-faced fulling hammer.
A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.
Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener.

Translations[edit]

Etymology 4[edit]

From flat (“dwelling, apartment”) +‎ -er (residency suffix).

Noun[edit]

flatter (plural flatters)

(Britain, New Zealand, slang) Someone who lives in a rented flat.

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle French flatter (“to flatter, to caress with the flat of the hand”), from Old French flater (“to deceive by concealing the truth, to stroke with the palm of the hand”), from Frankish *flat (“palm, flat of the hand”), from Proto-Germanic *flatą, *flatō (“palm, sole”), *flataz (“flat”), from Proto-Indo-European *plÁt-, *pele-, *plet-, *plāk- (“flat, broad, plain”). Cognate with Old High German flazza (“palm, flat of the hand”), Old High German flaz (“level, flat”), Old Saxon flat (“flat”), Old Norse flatr (“flat”) (whence English flat), Old Frisian flet, flette (“dwelling, house”), Old English flet, flett (“ground floor, dwelling”). More at flat, flétrir.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /fla.te/

Verb[edit]

flatter

to flatter
to pet, to caress

Conjugation[edit]

compound	avoir + past participle
infinitive	simple	flatter
present participle or gerund¹	simple	flattant /fla.tɑ̃/
compound	ayant + past participle
past participle	flatté /fla.te/
	singular	plural
first	second	third	first	second	third
indicative	je (j’)	tu	il, elle, on	nous	vous	ils, elles
(simple tenses)	present	flatte /flat/	flattes /flat/	flatte /flat/	flattons /fla.tɔ̃/	flattez /fla.te/	flattent /flat/
imperfect	flattais /fla.tɛ/	flattais /fla.tɛ/	flattait /fla.tɛ/	flattions /fla.tjɔ̃/	flattiez /fla.tje/	flattaient /fla.tɛ/
past historic²	flattai /fla.te/	flattas /fla.ta/	flatta /fla.ta/	flattâmes /fla.tam/	flattâtes /fla.tat/	flattèrent /fla.tɛʁ/
future	flatterai /fla.tʁe/	flatteras /fla.tʁa/	flattera /fla.tʁa/	flatterons /fla.tʁɔ̃/	flatterez /fla.tʁe/	flatteront /fla.tʁɔ̃/
conditional	flatterais /fla.tʁɛ/	flatterais /fla.tʁɛ/	flatterait /fla.tʁɛ/	flatterions /fla.tə.ʁjɔ̃/	flatteriez /fla.tə.ʁje/	flatteraient /fla.tʁɛ/
(compound tenses)	present perfect	present indicative of avoir + past participle
pluperfect	imperfect indicative of avoir + past participle
past anterior²	past historic of avoir + past participle
future perfect	future of avoir + past participle
conditional perfect	conditional of avoir + past participle
subjunctive	que je (j’)	que tu	qu’il, qu’elle	que nous	que vous	qu’ils, qu’elles
(simple tenses)	present	flatte /flat/	flattes /flat/	flatte /flat/	flattions /fla.tjɔ̃/	flattiez /fla.tje/	flattent /flat/
imperfect²	flattasse /fla.tas/	flattasses /fla.tas/	flattât /fla.ta/	flattassions /fla.ta.sjɔ̃/	flattassiez /fla.ta.sje/	flattassent /fla.tas/
(compound tenses)	past	present subjunctive of avoir + past participle
pluperfect²	imperfect subjunctive of avoir + past participle
imperative	–	tu	–	~~nous~~	~~vous~~	–
simple	—	flatte /flat/	—	flattons /fla.tɔ̃/	flattez /fla.te/	—
compound	—	simple imperative of avoir + past participle	—	simple imperative of avoir + past participle	simple imperative of avoir + past participle	—
¹ The French gerund is usable only with the preposition en.
² In less formal writing or speech, these tenses may be found to have been replaced in the following way: past historic → present perfect past anterior → pluperfect imperfect subjunctive → present subjunctive pluperfect subjunctive → past subjunctive (Christopher Kendris [1995], Master the Basics: French, pp. 77, 78, 79, 81).

Derived terms[edit]

flatterie
flatteur

German[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

Verb[edit]

flatter

inflection of flattern:
1. first-person singular present
2. singular imperative

Middle French[edit]

Verb[edit]

flatter

to flatter

Conjugation[edit]

Middle French conjugation varies from one text to another. Hence, the following conjugation should be considered as typical, not as exhaustive.

Conjugation of flatter

compound	avoir + past participle
infinitive	simple	flatter
present participle¹ or gerund²	simple	flattant
compound	present participle or gerund of avoir + past participle
past participle	flatté
	singular	plural
first	second	third	first	second	third
indicative	ie (i’)	tu	il, elle	nous	vous	ilz, elles
(simple tenses)	present	flatte	flattes	flatte	flattons	flattez	flattent
imperfect	flattois, flattoys	flattois, flattoys	flattoit, flattoyt	flattions, flattyons	flattiez, flattyez	flattoient, flattoyent
past historic	flatta	flattas	flatta	flattasmes	flattastes	flatterent
future	flatterai, flatteray	flatteras	flattera	flatterons	flatterez	flatteront
conditional	flatterois, flatteroys	flatterois, flatteroys	flatteroit, flatteroyt	flatterions, flatteryons	flatteriez, flatteryez	flatteroient, flatteroyent
(compound tenses)	present perfect	present indicative of avoir + past participle
pluperfect	imperfect indicative of avoir + past participle
past anterior	past historic of avoir + past participle
future perfect	future of avoir + past participle
conditional perfect	conditional of avoir + past participle
subjunctive	que ie (i’)	que tu	qu’il, qu’elle	que nous	que vous	qu’ilz, qu’elles
(simple tenses)	present	flatte	flattes	flatte	flattons	flattez	flattent
imperfect	flattasse	flattasses	flattast	flattassions	flattassiez	flattassent
(compound tenses)	past	present subjunctive of avoir + past participle
pluperfect	imperfect subjunctive of avoir + past participle
imperative	–	tu	–	~~nous~~	~~vous~~	–
simple	—	flatte	—	flattons	flattez	—
compound	—	simple imperative of avoir + past participle	—	simple imperative of avoir + past participle	simple imperative of avoir + past participle	—
¹ The present participle was variable in gender and number until the 17th century (Anne Sancier-Château [1995], Une esthétique nouvelle: Honoré d’Urfé, correcteur de l’Astrée, p. 179). The French Academy would eventually declare it not to be declined in 1679.
² The gerund was held to be invariable by grammarians of the early 17th century, and was usable with preposition en, as in Modern French, although the preposition was not mandatory (Anne Sancier-Château [1995], op. cit., p. 180).

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Verb

He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance.

It flattered her to be asked to sing at their wedding.

That dress really flatters your figure.

Recent Examples on the Web

Dress it up by topping it with a blazer and pleated pants and wear it to work on summer Fridays, or wear it down with swim trunks or sweat shorts—we’ll be damned if this style doesn’t flatter you.

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Any tips on how to find the lip tint shade that most flatters you?

—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 27 Mar. 2023

This is not the first time Kardashian has had candid responses to less-than-flattering commentary about her on the Internet.

—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper’s BAZAAR, 24 Mar. 2023

All around him the birds that had migrated south for the winter flattered themselves and those that remained yearlong carried their own cacophony.

—New York Times, 17 Mar. 2023

The 24-year-old actress and model, who will play a leading role in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes as Tigris Snow, donned a barely there dress that flattered her figure and turned heads.

—Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2023

The welcome outlier in the collection is sole meunière, gently sauteed fish whose sweet flavor is flattered with capers and lemon.

—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2023

Reviewers with many body types felt covered and flattered by it.

—Samantha Lawyer, Woman’s Day, 22 Feb. 2023

Having been promoted to costume designer following two seasons as the show’s assistant designer working under Salvador Perez, Suarez knows her actors very well, and is always on the lookout for pieces that will both flatter their figures and fit the scene.

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The signs have long since been phased out by San Francisco officials for a flatter, decidedly less cool design, but Zotto was able to recreate their distinctive font using historic photos.

—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2021

Thats because the blue light tends to enhance all those imperfections that a soft glow flatters.

—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 26 Feb. 2020

Claflin and Munn, the film’s de facto leads, fare quite a measure worse, owing to their substantial lack of chemistry and line readings that fall flatter than a drunken uncle at the reception.

—Isaac Feldberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2020

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The rest of it, including the typeface, has a flatter and more modern look.

—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 4 Mar. 2020

The increasing recognition and growth of impact investing and venture capital focused on social impact startups bode well for the future and will play a key role in making the world flatter and a better place for all.

—Rishad Premji, Quartz India, 9 Feb. 2020

The flatter the stroke angle relative to the surface, the longer the paddle required to make solid contact with the water.

—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 18 Nov. 2019

Surprisingly, even with all the extra recoil and muzzle blast, this cartridge will not shoot any flatter than most 6.5s.

—Richard Mann, Field & Stream, 3 May 2019

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flat·ter¹

(flăt′ər)

v. flat·tered, flat·ter·ing, flat·ters

v.tr.

1. To compliment excessively and often insincerely, especially in order to win favor.

2. To please or gratify the vanity of: «What really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering» (George Bernard Shaw).

a. To portray favorably: a photograph that flatters its subject.

b. To show off becomingly or advantageously.

v.intr.

To practice flattery.

[Middle English flateren, from Old French flater, of Germanic origin; see plat- in Indo-European roots.]

flat′ter·er n.

flat′ter·ing·ly adv.

flat·ter²

(flăt′ər)

1. A flat-faced swage or hammer used by blacksmiths.

2. A die plate for flattening metal into strips, as in the manufacture of watch springs.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

flatter

(ˈflætə)

1. to praise insincerely, esp in order to win favour or reward

2. to show to advantage: that dress flatters her.

3. (tr) to make to appear more attractive, etc, than in reality

4. to play upon or gratify the vanity of (a person): it flatters her to be remembered.

5. (tr) to beguile with hope; encourage, esp falsely: this success flattered him into believing himself a champion.

6. (tr) to congratulate or deceive (oneself): I flatter myself that I am the best.

[C13: probably from Old French flater to lick, fawn upon, of Frankish origin]

ˈflatterable adj

ˈflatterer n

ˈflatteringly adv

flatter

(ˈflætə)

1. (Tools) a blacksmith’s tool, resembling a flat-faced hammer, that is placed on forged work and struck to smooth the surface of the forging

2. (Tools) a die with a narrow rectangular orifice for drawing flat sections

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

flat•ter¹

(ˈflæt ər)

v.t.

1. to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.

2. to praise or compliment insincerely, effusively, or excessively.

3. to represent favorably, esp. too favorably: The portrait flatters her.

4. to show to advantage: a hairstyle that flatters the face.

5. to please or gratify by compliments or attentions: I was flattered by the invitation.

6. to feel satisfaction with (oneself), sometimes mistakenly.

7. to beguile with hope; encourage prematurely, falsely, etc.

v.i.

8. to use flattery.

[1175–1225; Middle English: to float, flutter, fawn upon, Old English floterian to float, flutter]

flat′ter•a•ble, adj.

flat′ter•er, n.

flat′ter•ing•ly, adv.

flat•ter²

(ˈflæt ər)

a flat-faced blacksmith’s tool used to smooth the surface of the forging.

[1705–15]

flatter

Past participle: flattered
Gerund: flattering

Imperative
flatter
flatter

Present
I flatter
you flatter
he/she/it flatters
we flatter
you flatter
they flatter

Preterite
I flattered
you flattered
he/she/it flattered
we flattered
you flattered
they flattered

Present Continuous
I am flattering
you are flattering
he/she/it is flattering
we are flattering
you are flattering
they are flattering

Present Perfect
I have flattered
you have flattered
he/she/it has flattered
we have flattered
you have flattered
they have flattered

Past Continuous
I was flattering
you were flattering
he/she/it was flattering
we were flattering
you were flattering
they were flattering

Past Perfect
I had flattered
you had flattered
he/she/it had flattered
we had flattered
you had flattered
they had flattered

Future
I will flatter
you will flatter
he/she/it will flatter
we will flatter
you will flatter
they will flatter

Future Perfect
I will have flattered
you will have flattered
he/she/it will have flattered
we will have flattered
you will have flattered
they will have flattered

Future Continuous
I will be flattering
you will be flattering
he/she/it will be flattering
we will be flattering
you will be flattering
they will be flattering

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been flattering
you have been flattering
he/she/it has been flattering
we have been flattering
you have been flattering
they have been flattering

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been flattering
you will have been flattering
he/she/it will have been flattering
we will have been flattering
you will have been flattering
they will have been flattering

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been flattering
you had been flattering
he/she/it had been flattering
we had been flattering
you had been flattering
they had been flattering

Conditional
I would flatter
you would flatter
he/she/it would flatter
we would flatter
you would flatter
they would flatter

Past Conditional
I would have flattered
you would have flattered
he/she/it would have flattered
we would have flattered
you would have flattered
they would have flattered

Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Verb

flatter — praise somewhat dishonestly

soft-soap — use flattering talk on somebody

praise — express approval of; «The parents praised their children for their academic performance»

adulate — flatter in an obsequious manner

stroke — treat gingerly or carefully; «You have to stroke the boss»

disparage, belittle, pick at — express a negative opinion of; «She disparaged her student’s efforts»

flatter

verb

1. praise, compliment, pander to, sweet-talk (informal), court, humour, puff, flannel (Brit. informal), fawn, cajole, lay it on (thick) (slang), wheedle, inveigle, soft-soap (informal), butter up, blandish I knew he was just flattering me.

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

flatter

verb

1. To compliment excessively and ingratiatingly:

2. To look good on or with:

Idiom: put in the best light.

Translations

يَتَباهى، يَتَبَجَّحيَتَمَلَّقيَتَمَلَّقُيُطْري لِ

lichotitlichotit sipochlebovat

smigrebilde sig indforskønne

imarrella

laskati

fegraòykjast getaskjalla, lofa um of

おだてる

아첨하다

gražintigyrimasjausti pasitenkinimąmeilikautimeilikautojas

būt apmierinātam ar seviglaimotizskaistināt

lichotiť

laskatilaskati siprilizovati se

smickra

ยกยอ

pohpohlamakyağ çekmekkıvanç duymakolduğundan iyi göstermek

nịnh nọt

flatter

[ˈflætəʳ] VT

1. (= praise, compliment)

1.2. (insincerely) → adular, lisonjear
he only said it to flatter you → te lo dijo sólo para adularte

3. (= show to advantage) → favorecer
that colour flatters you → ese color te favorece
it’s a dress that will flatter any figure → es un vestido que favorece a cualquiera

4. to flatter o.s

4.1. (= pride o.s.) to flatter o.s. on sth/that → enorgullecerse de algo/de que

4.2. (= deceive o.s.) don’t flatter yourself, I didn’t come all this way just to see you → no te hagas ilusiones, no he venido hasta aquí sólo para verte a ti
you flatter yourself! what makes you think he fancies you? → ¡no seas engreída! ¿qué te hace pensar que le gustas?

Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

flatter

[ˈflætə^r] vt

[person] → flatter
to flatter o.s. (that) …
I flatter myself I’ve done it all rather well → J’aime à penser que j’ai tout plutôt bien réussi.

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

flatter

(ˈflӕtə) verb

1. to praise too much or insincerely. Flatter him by complimenting him on his singing.

2. to show, describe etc someone or something as being better than someone etc really is. The photograph flatters him.

3. to be pleased to say about (oneself) (that one can do something). I flatter myself that I can speak French perfectly.

ˈflatterer nounˈflattery noun

insincere praise.

flatter

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flatter

Ⅰ

1) льстить

2):

3) приукра́шивать; преувели́чивать досто́инства;

4) быть прия́тным; ласка́ть (взор, слух)

Ⅱ

тех.

рихтова́льный мо́лот

Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > flatter
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flatter

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flatter

[̈ɪˈflætə]

flatter быть приятным; ласкать (взор, слух) flatter льстить flatter приукрашивать; преувеличивать достоинства; the portrait flatters him этот портрет приукрашивает его flatter тех. рихтовальный молот to flatter oneself that тешить себя, льстить себя (надеждой); I flatter myself that смею думать, что to flatter oneself that тешить себя, льстить себя (надеждой); I flatter myself that смею думать, что flatter приукрашивать; преувеличивать достоинства; the portrait flatters him этот портрет приукрашивает его

English-Russian short dictionary > flatter
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flatter

1. v льстить; чрезмерно хвалить

to flatter oneself — быть слишком высокого мнения о себе; переоценивать себя

2. v быть польщённым

3. v подольщаться

4. v приукрашивать; преувеличивать достоинства

5. v быть к лицу, красить

6. v поэт. быть приятным, ласкать

7. n тех. гладилка, правильный молоток

Синонимический ряд:

1. evener (adj.) evener; flusher; more even; more level; more planate; more plane; smoother; straighter

2. flatter (adj.) blinder; deader; dimmer; drabber; drier; duller; flatter; more colorless; more colourless; more earthbound; more lackluster; more lacklustre; more lifeless; more lusterless; more mat; more matter-of-fact; more muted; more pedestrian; more prosaic; more spiritless; more unimaginative; more uninspired; muddier; murkier; prosier; staler

3. more insipid (adj.) blander; inaner; more banal; more driveling; more flavourless; more innocuous; more insipid; more jejune; more milk-and-water; more namby-pamby; more sapless; more swashy; more vapid; more waterish; more watery; more wishy-washy

4. more prone (adj.) more decumbent; more horizontal; more procumbent; more prone; more prostrate; more reclining; more recumbent

5. more unpalatable (adj.) more distasteful; more flavorless; more ill-flavored; more savorless; more tasteless; more unappetizing; more unpalatable; more unsavory

6. poorer (adj.) lower; more beggared; more broke; more destitute; more fortuneless; more impecunious; more impoverished; more indigent; more necessitous; more penurious; more poverty-stricken; more stone-broke; more strapped; more unprosperous; needier; poorer; stonier

9. embellish (verb) adorn; beautify; become; embellish; enhance; enrich; suit

10. puff (verb) admire; commend; congratulate; praise; puff

Антонимический ряд:

belittle; criticize; detract; disgrace; disparage; insult

English-Russian base dictionary > flatter
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flatter

льстить
глагол:

имя существительное:

Англо-русский синонимический словарь > flatter
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flatter

̈ɪˈflætə I гл.
1) а) льстить (about, on) Syn: fawn б) обыкн. страд. тешить, льстить себя( надеждой) ;
быть польщенным I flatter myself that this campaign will put an end to the war. ≈ Я тешу себя надеждой, что эта операция положит конец войне. I flatter myself that my interpretation is correct. ≈ Надеюсь, что я все понял правильно.
2) а) преувеличивать достоинства (on) to flatter oneself on one’s knowledge of history ≈ преувеличивать чьи-л. знания по истории б) выставлять в выгодном свете Candlelight often flatters the face. ≈ Полумрак и свет свечи часто выставляет лицо в выгодном свете. II сущ.;
тех. рихтовальный молот
льстить;
чрезмерно хвалить — you * me! вы мне льстите! — to * smb.’s vanity льстить чьему-л. самолюбию, тешить чье-л. тщеславие — to * oneself быть слишком высокого мнения о себе;
переоценивать себя — he *ed himself that he spoke French with a perfect accent он воображал, что говорит по-французски с безупречным произношением — we * ourselves that we can do without their help мы льстим себя надеждой, что можем обойтись без их помощи (обыкн. pass) быть польщенным — I feel *ed by your invitation мне лестно получить ваше приглашение подольщаться( к кому-л.) приукрашивать;
преувеличивать достоинства — the portrait *ed her на портрете она красивее, чем в жизни быть к лицу, красить( кого-л.;
об освещении, одежде и т. п.) быть приятным, ласкать (слух, глаз и т. п.) (техническое) гладилка, правильный молоток
flatter быть приятным;
ласкать (взор, слух) ~ льстить ~ приукрашивать;
преувеличивать достоинства;
the portrait flatters him этот портрет приукрашивает его ~ тех. рихтовальный молот
to ~ oneself that тешить себя, льстить себя (надеждой) ;
I flatter myself that смею думать, что
to ~ oneself that тешить себя, льстить себя (надеждой) ;
I flatter myself that смею думать, что
~ приукрашивать;
преувеличивать достоинства;
the portrait flatters him этот портрет приукрашивает его

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > flatter
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flatter

I
[ʹflætə]

1. 1) льстить; чрезмерно хвалить

you flatter me! — вы мне льстите!

to flatter smb.’s vanity — льстить чьему-л. самолюбию, тешить чьё-л. тщеславие

to flatter oneself — быть слишком высокого мнения о себе; переоценивать себя

he flattered himself that he spoke French with a perfect accent — он воображал, что говорит по-французски с безупречным произношением

we flatter ourselves that we can do without their help — мы льстим себя надеждой, что можем обойтись без их помощи

2) (

pass) быть польщённым

I feel flattered by your invitation — мне лестно получить ваше приглашение

3) подольщаться ()

2. 1) приукрашивать; преувеличивать достоинства

the portrait flattered her — на портрете она красивее, чем в жизни

2) быть к лицу, красить ()

3.

быть приятным, ласкать ()

II
[ʹflætə]

тех.

гладилка, правильный молоток

НБАРС > flatter
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flatter

1. гладилка

2. правильный пресс

3. льстить

English-Russian big polytechnic dictionary > flatter
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flatter

I [‘flætə]

гл.

Syn:

2) тешить, льстить себя ; быть польщённым

I flatter myself that this campaign will put an end to the war. — Я тешу себя надеждой, что эта операция положит конец войне.

I flatter myself that my interpretation is correct. — Надеюсь, что моё объяснение правильно.

to flatter smb. on smb.’s knowledge — преувеличивать чьи-л. знания

Candlelight often flatters the face. — Полумрак и свет свечи часто представляют лицо в выгодном свете.

II [‘flætə]

;

тех.

Англо-русский современный словарь > flatter
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flatter

I

verb

1) льстить

2) to flatter oneself that тешить себя, льстить себя (надеждой); I flatter myself that смею думать, что

3) приукрашивать; преувеличивать достоинства; the portrait flatters him этот портрет приукрашивает его

4) быть приятным; ласкать (взор, слух)

Syn:

fawn

II

noun tech.

рихтовальный молот

* * *

* * *

* * *

[flat·ter || ‘flætə(r)]
рихтовальный молот
льстить, обольщать (надеждой; преувеличивать достоинства, быть приятным

* * *

льстит

льстить

подольщаться

приукрашивать

что

* * *

I
гл.
1) а) льстить (about, on)
б) обыкн. страд. тешить, льстить себя (надеждой); быть польщенным
2) а) преувеличивать достоинства (on)
б) выставлять в выгодном свете
II
сущ.; тех.
рихтовальный молот

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flatter

гладилка; рихтовальный молот; плоская подбойка; плоская обжимка; плющильный станок

— counter flatter

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flatter

flat approach

заход на посадку по пологой траектории

flat fare

единый тариф

flat nozzle

плоское сопло

flat rate

единый тариф

flat response

пологая характеристика

flat spin

плоский штопор

flat spoiler

плоский интерцептор

flat takeoff path

пологая траектория взлета

flatter slope

пологий уклон ВПП

flatter tests

испытания на флаттер

flat turn

плоский разворот

English-Russian aviation dictionary > flatter
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flatter

Англо-русский металлургический словарь > flatter
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flatter

[‘flætə]

1) Общая лексика: быть приятным, ласкать , льстить, подлизываться, польстить, превозносить, преувеличивать достоинства, приукрасить, приукрашивать, чрезмерно хвалить, подчёркивать достоинства (тела)

6) Вычислительная техника: сборщик

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flatter

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flatter

[`flætə]

льстить

тешить, льстить себя; быть польщенным

преувеличивать достоинства

выставлять в выгодном свете

рихтовальный молот

Англо-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь > flatter
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flatter

гладилка (кузнечный инструмент).

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flatter

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flatter

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flatter

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flatter — [ flate ] v. tr. <conjug. : 1> • XIIe; aussi flater, flatir « jeter à plat »; du frq. °flat « plat » I ♦ A ♦ (Sujet personne; compl. être animé) 1 ♦ Louer excessivement ou faussement (qqn), pour plaire, séduire. ⇒ aduler, encenser,… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Flatter — Flat ter (fl[a^]t t[ e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Flattered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Flattering}.] [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. fla[eth]ra to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. {Flitter}, {Flutter}, {Flattery}.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Flatter — Flat ter, v. i. To use flattery or insincere praise. [1913 Webster] If it may stand him more in stead to lie, Say and unsay, feign, flatter, or adjure. Milton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flatter — (v.) early 13c., from O.Fr. flater to flatter (13c.), originally stroke with the hand, caress, from Frankish *flat palm, flat of the hand (see FLAT (Cf. flat) (adj.)). [O]ne of many onomatopoeic verbs beginning with fl and denoting unsteady or… … Etymology dictionary
flatter — [v1] compliment excessively adulate, beslaver, blandish, bootlick*, brownnose*, build up*, butter up*, cajole, cater to, charm, con, court, fawn*, get next to*, glorify, grovel, humor, inveigle, jolly, lay it on thick*, massage, oil*, overpraise … New thesaurus
flatter — ► VERB 1) praise or compliment insincerely, especially to further one s own interests. 2) (usu. be flattered) cause to feel honoured and pleased. 3) (flatter oneself) believe something favourable about oneself, especially something unfounded. 4)… … English terms 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 — Flat ter (fl[a^]t t[ e]r), n. 1. One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens. [1913 Webster] 2. (Metal Working) (a) A flat faced fulling hammer. (b) A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flatter — index overestimate Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Flatter — Flatter,die:dieF.machen:⇨wegschleichen(I) … Das Wörterbuch der Synonyme
flatter — (fla té) v. a. 1° Caresser par quelque attouchement (sens étymologique et primitif). Flatter un enfant. Flatter un cheval avec la main. Le chien flatte avec la queue. • Puis, me flattant l épaule, il me fit librement L honneur que d approuver … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d’Émile Littré

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transitive verb. 1 : to praise excessively especially from motives of self-interest He flattered her with comments about how youthful she looks. 2a archaic : beguile sense 2. b : to encourage or gratify especially with the assurance that something is right I flatter myself that my interpretation is correct.

What is the best definition of flattering?

1 : marked by flattery: such as. a : showing or expressing gratifying respect or admiration a flattering comparison His colleagues might have disowned him, but they didn’t receive flattering invitations to speak all over the country and to write for The New York Times.—

Is flatter a good thing?

Flattery is dishonest when used to gain or control. It is effective, because everyone has insecurities and loves to be told great things about themselves. Flattery is particularly common during dating and in new relationships, but usually wears off as relationships settle into commitment and reality.

What is flattery example?

Flattery is defined as praise or compliments, usually exaggerated or false. An example of flattery is a person who’s hoping for a raise telling their boss how great their new hair cut looks.

What are some flattering words?

So here’s a hundred ready-made compliments to try out yourself:

You’re an awesome friend.
You’re a gift to those around you.
You’re a smart cookie.
You are awesome!
You have impeccable manners.
I like your style.
You have the best laugh.
I appreciate you.

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How do you flatter someone?

flatter Add to list Share. When you flatter someone, you praise and compliment him or her — but you aren’t totally sincere. You flatter your friend by telling her she’s the best driver in the world. Because you want her to offer you a ride.

What to say to flatter a girl?

60 Super Sweet Compliments for Women

Your mind is just as sexy as your beauty.
I miss your smile.
You’re an amazing friend.
I can’t believe I found someone like you.
I get excited every time I see you.
I love making you laugh.
You’re my best friend.
I’ll always have your back.

What does it mean when a girl says she is flattered?

What does ‘I’m flattered’ mean? Something a girl says to a guy when he tells her that he has feelings for her. She will say it if she is to kind to admit that she would never feel the same in a million years.

Is it wrong to flatter?

Flattery is dishonest when used to gain or control. It is effective, because everyone has insecurities and loves to be told great things about themselves. … Flattery is exciting, but it can lead to dangerous places in relationships.

What does you flatter me mean?

If someone flatters you, they praise you in an exaggerated way that is not sincere, because they want to please you or to persuade you to do something. [disapproval] I knew she was just flattering me. Synonyms: praise, compliment, pander to, sweet-talk [informal] More Synonyms of flatter. transitive verb.

What does very flattering mean?

To flatter is to compliment someone, especially to make them feel good. So when they say «That’s very flattering!» it means that they’ve just received a compliment and they feel very good about it.

How do you use flatter in a sentence?

Examples of flatter in a Sentence

Verb He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance. It flattered her to be asked to sing at their wedding. That dress really flatters your figure.

What does insincere flattery mean?

Flattery is excessive praise. … As opposed to real praise, flattery is insincere and almost always has an ulterior motive. The Old English root word of flatter is flater, which originally meant «to stroke with the hand or caress.» When you stroke someone’s ego to get what you want, you’re using flattery.

What is the difference between compliment and flatter?

Both flattery and compliments are used to praise someone; however, there is a big difference between flattery and compliment. The key difference between flattery and compliment lies in the sincerity. Flattery is excessive or insincere praise whereas compliments are a genuine appreciation of something or someone.

How do you know if you are flattery?

Here are some ways to spot the difference between praise and flattery.

Praise Is Actionable; Flattery Is Adulation.
Praise Encourages; Flattery Deceives.
Praise Shows Confidence; Flattery Does Not.
Praise Fosters Trust; Flattery, Mistrust.
The Deceit of Flattery.
The Sweetness of Praise.

How do you respond to flattery?

Here are a few ways to respond to a compliment:

“Thank you, it makes my day to hear that.”
“I really put a lot of thought into this, thank you for noticing.”
“Thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to express that.”
“Thank you, I am happy to hear you feel that way!”

What words impress a girl?

The most important tip when you want to impress girls with words is to convey a sense of dominance while being romantic.

Vocabulary to impress your girlfriend or date.
Enticing. Enticing means attractive. …
Wondrous. …
Stunning. …
Elegant. …
Breath-taking. …
Ravishing. …
Striking.

What are the sweetest words to tell a girl?

120 Sweet Things to Say to a Girl

I can’t stop thinking about you.
How are you today?
Your smile is on my mind.
I really enjoyed the time we spent together today.
Being with you makes me incredibly happy.
You make me feel like a million bucks.
I have been so much happier since we started spending time together.

How do you tell a girl she’s attractive?

5 Ways To Tell A Woman She Is Attractive

BE CHILL ABOUT IT AND HAVE GOOD TIMING. Approaching a woman to tell her she’s attractive might not seem a chill thing to do. …
CONSIDER THE DELIVERY AND CONTEXT. …
CHOOSE YOUR WORDS CAREFULLY. …
DON’T MAKE A BIG DEAL OUT OF IT. …
BE SELF-AWARE, NOT SELF-CONSCIOUS.

What compliments do girls like?

10 Different Compliments Women Actually Enjoy Hearing

That was a good one, you’re pretty funny! …
I’ve learned so much from talking with you. …
You have such incredible eyes/lips/hair. …
I trust you implicitly. …
You’re not like anyone I’ve ever met before. …
You’re really good at what you do.

How can I flatter my man?

20 Compliments Men Can’t Resist

«I Love The Way You Think»
«You Always Know Exactly What to Say»
«You’re an Incredible Father»
«I Love You Just The Way You Are»
«You’re Such A Good Cook!»
«Can You Help Me Fix This?»
«You’re A Great Listener»
«It’s Amazing How Hard You Work»

What can I say to make someone smile?

101 Compliments That Will Make People Smile

Thank you for existing.
You make me see the world in a way no one else ever has.
I love the way you make me think.
I appreciate the way you challenge me.
Around you, I’m the best possible version of myself.
Your energy is infectious.
I can’t stop thinking about you.

What is false flattery called?

Noun. Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour. flattery. adulation. blarney.

Is flattery a form of manipulation?

Flattery is a type of manipulation. Under-confident people often use it to feel more powerful and to win approval. Passive-aggressive people use it to get their own way. It’s widely used by people who want to get into the good books of others, or to help them achieve their own goals.

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