flattered; flattering; flatters
1
: to praise excessively especially from motives of self-interest
He flattered her with comments about how youthful she looks.
2
a
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.
3
a
: to portray too favorably
The portrait flatters him.
b
: to display to advantage
Candlelight often flatters the face.
: to use flattery
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.
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The relaxed fit option is available in all sizes in the bright pink passionate colorway, and like the original Define, features a high neck for wind protection (or the airplane air conditioning), thumb holes, zipper pockets, and contouring boning that flatters all body types.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
An anti-static finish keeps the fabric from clinging mid-flight, while a flat front waistband smooths and flatters.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Anything can happen in knock-out football but this River Plate team has flattered to deceive too often in recent times.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The relaxed fit option is available in all sizes in the bright pink passionate colorway, and like the original Define, features a high neck for wind protection (or the airplane air conditioning), thumb holes, zipper pockets, and contouring boning that flatters all body types.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
The high waist elongates the body, while the A-line shape flatters from every angle.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
An anti-static finish keeps the fabric from clinging mid-flight, while a flat front waistband smooths and flatters.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Flatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatter. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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