01 n. The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise.
pl.
Flatteries ((#))
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1.
The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise.“Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present.” — Rambler.“Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver.” — Burke.
Syn.
Adulation; compliment; obsequiousness. See Adulation.