Definition of flatter in English:

flatter

verb ˈflatəˈflædər

[with object]

1Lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests.
（尤指为获更多的私利而）吹捧，对（人）滥用溢美之词；奉承，讨好，谄媚
she was flattering him in order to avoid doing what he wanted
为了不遂他心愿，她对他大肆吹捧。
Example sentencesExamples
- Yes, that possibility is something I wondered about when men flattered me with comments about being cute, sweet and sexy.
- And he flatters the mother and she kind of gets prissy and he talks her into going for a ride in the sports car.
- He does not flatter me with compliments, which I know cannot be genuine.
- He then went on to flatter them further by complimenting their car parks.
- He flatters him to his face and steals from behind his back.
- Yet it is the Britons who Greene has good-naturedly fussed over and flattered this season, praising their potential and pointing out the danger they pose him in Sydney.
- Remember, when you compliment the trainee you also flatter the person who trained them.
- An assistant professor of creative writing at Columbia University told Time magazine that he flatters his students in order to guarantee favorable evaluations.
- Alex told me that Benny tried to flatter Alex into appearing in porno movies.
- Time to flatter her then, and get her back to at least friendship.
- He took interest in what I did, went out of his way to please me, flatter me, and just talk to me; he would truly listen to what I had to say.
- He managed the nobility by honouring and flattering them.
Synonyms
compliment, praise, commend, admire, express admiration for, pay tribute to, say nice things about
pay court to, pay blandishments to, fawn on, wax lyrical about, make much of
cajole, humour, flannel, blarney
informal sweet-talk, soft-soap, butter up, lay it on thick, lay it on with a trowel, play up to, suck up to, crawl to, creep to, be all over, fall all over
archaic blandish
rare laud, panegyrize
1. 1.1 Cause (someone) to feel honoured and pleased.
  使感到荣幸
  with object and infinitive I was very flattered to be given the commission
  能被委以此任，鄙人不胜荣幸。
  with object and clause she felt flattered that he was confiding in her
  Example sentencesExamples
  He said that he was honoured and very flattered to be chosen as the first recipient of the award.
  On the one hand I'm slightly flattered by the attention and pleased that the writing here is giving someone pleasure.
  Nothing flattered her more than compliments for her cooking.
  Hell, I'm too vain not to be flattered at least a little bit.
  I thought about it, and I talked to a number of people, and I was very flattered that people were interested in talking to me in the first place.
  It was a great honour, and I feel flattered to have been nominated.
  He said it pleased him, and he was flattered not offended.
  He should be at least a little flattered.
  She says that in a society where the female image is so important, it's difficult for women not to be at least partially flattered by such attention.
  While he is flattered by such ongoing praise, he says he never tried to he a role model.
  Admitting that he was flattered by the interest, Gerrard said: ‘I'll sit down at the end of the season and assess my future.’
  Well, Jack, I am still flattered that you, of all people, would be interested in hiring me.
  Sandra is unbelievably flattered by the little boy's compliment.
  Well, I'm sure they'll be flattered to hear your compliment and congratulations.
  There may also be an aspect of creative and spiritual growth for you here since you feel flattered to be chosen for this honour.
  When I review the list of past honorees and their truly impressive contributions, I am flattered and pleased to be among them.
  Yet I knew he was pleased, flattered, captivated.
  Patrick was flattered and pleased that his old friends had elected to let him continue to play with them.
  But even so, I'm pleased and flattered, and very slightly embarrassed.
  On the other, she was flattered by his interest in whether or not she had a boyfriend.
  Synonyms
  honour, gratify, please, give pleasure to, make someone pleased/glad, delight, gladden
  informal tickle pink
2. 1.2flatter oneself Choose to believe something favourable about oneself, typically when this belief is unfounded.
  （尤指没理由地）自以为是
  ‘Don't flatter yourself! I wasn't doing it for your benefit!’
  Example sentencesExamples
  I wrote back one sentence: Don't flatter yourself.
  I flatter myself by thinking that some wayward janitor refuses to wash it off because he agrees with the sentiment.
  I'm not flattering myself with some deluded belief of self-importance, if things get out of hand (which probably/hopefully they will not) I'll be the one getting really upset.
  And we must never flatter ourselves that we can do that.
  I flatter myself as cultured, but I'm evidently a proper philistine.
  I even flattered myself that I knew something about computer-assisted investigative reporting.
  Meanwhile, we can flatter ourselves that we're making democracy work.
  Their findings suggest that many were flattering themselves in their self-reported profiles.
  Both the schools and the courts flatter themselves that their job is to change society.
  I went back thinking these were guys I had formed a great rapport with, and I realised that actually I was flattering myself.
3. 1.3 Give an unrealistically favourable impression of.
  失真地美化
  the final scoreline flattered England
  Example sentencesExamples
  Scotland coach Matt Williams said he was pleased with his team's performance but said the final scoreline flattered the Australians.
  The scoreline flattered the opposition, who only entered Kendal's area twice in the first half and had few shots all game.
  In truth, the scoreline somewhat flattered the champions.
  A fluky opening score and a try right on the final hooter meant the scoreline flattered Batley in what was an evenly-contested match.
  Parkville advanced in the Youths Shield, but were somewhat flattered by the final scoreline.
  The scoreline might have flattered the home side, but the visitors could have no complaints about the outcome.
  The final scoreline flattered Walsall after the visitors twice saw efforts denied by the goal frame.
  ‘It sounds silly when it's five goals but the scoreline flattered Perth,’ insists Ferguson.
  Although this scoreline flattered the Seasiders, there was a fair chance that they could hold out for the next 34 minutes.
  I still believe that the scoreline flattered City.
  Tockwith made it five from five when they beat Rufforth 3-0 though the score-line slightly flattered them.
  This scoreline slightly flatters the winners as they only pulled away in the last ten minutes to win the game.
  The scoreline actually flattered both sides, for this was not exactly the best advert for Premiership football.
  Television does the opposite - in its quest for their money, it relentlessly flatters children, presenting them as autonomous and wise.
  In the end, I thought the 3-1 final scoreline flattered them a bit, but everyone at the club - players and supporters - had a great day out.
  Indeed, the final scoreline perhaps flattered Leigh, or at least did a disservice to the effort of the York team.
  York dominated for long periods so much that the final scoreline flattered Leeds.
  That interpretation flatters him, for he did no such thing.
  Yes, it wasn't a good result for us, although the final scoreline probably flattered them.
  Captain Suzie Muirhead says the scoreline flatters the Australians.
4. 1.4 (of a colour or a style of clothing) cause (someone) to appear to the best advantage.
  （服装的颜色或款式）能突显某人的优点，美化
  the fuchsia shade flattered her pale skin
  这种柔和的紫红色调美化了她苍白的皮肤。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He knows what cut and colour suit him best - like pink, because it flatters his skin tone.
  When you really want to flatter your eyes, go for sheer, neutral shadow colors like beige or pale banana-yellow.
  Television flatters men but makes women look fatter, according to research reported yesterday.
  There's something about that turned-up collar and the cinched in waist and the shape of a trench coat that flatters every single woman.
  You made sure your hair was combed to perfection, you wore your best sweater (in the color that really flatters your eyes), and even made sure to match.
  Take note of styles that flatter and fit your shape.
  Layered shaggy styles flatter the pear shape face.
  Choose a shape that flatters your figure and a colour that suits your skin, eyes and hair.
  It's important to choose a dress style which will flatter everyone's figure.
  Allow your child to try on different clothing styles until she finds what flatters her or suits her personality.
  On the eyes choose shades that flatter your complexion, such as chocolate, rich brown, caramel and toast.
  As a result, decide on some basic pieces of jewelry that will flatter all of your clothing and travel with those.
  This shade of blue flatters almost any skin tone and is fiercely hot right now.
  Try the following styles, proven to flatter your body type.
  The empire line is back in vogue after several decades, but it has always been a great style to flatter any figure.
  It's a good style because it flatters lots of hair and face types.
  Choosing the right colour is also essential if you want to flatter your natural skin tone.
  And I can't help but notice how the survival/fashion gear flatters her.
  He did look awfully good; a slight beach tan definitely flattered his appearance.
  She was wearing a turquoise suit that flattered her dark complexion.
  Synonyms
  suit, become, set off, show to advantage, enhance, look good on, look right on, be appropriate to, go well with, embellish, ornament, grace, befit
  informal do something for
5. 1.5archaic Please (the ear or eye)
  〈古〉悦（耳）；悦（目）
  the beauty of the stone flattered the clergyman's eyes
  宝石的芳华让那位年轻教士大饱眼福。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Deftly edited, with a quickness of the hand that flatters the eye, the series has provided a slick, hip and credible makeover for an ancient art.

Phrases

flatter to deceive

Appear promising but ultimately disappoint.
Example sentencesExamples
- Although they currently occupy a respectable seventh place in the Celtic League it flatters to deceive.
- He flatters to deceive, though, and it's too late for him to change now.
- They flatter to deceive, luring innocents with sympathetic words and false promises.
- Having flattered to deceive in their goalless league opener against Clyde, Coyle knew the importance of this win.
- If ever an opening passage flattered to deceive, it was Leicester's first five minutes.
- But in truth, the domestic heavyweight division has often flattered to deceive.
- Instead, the opening exchanges flattered to deceive.
- It may have rear doors but they flatter to deceive: open one and it'll afford a view of one of the most miserably proportioned rear cabins in the class.
- Such isolated examples of women rising to the top can flatter to deceive, however.
- In their first season they flattered to deceive but in their second the regime started to bear fruit.

Origin

Middle English: perhaps a back-formation from flattery.

Rhymes

attar, batter, bespatter, chatter, clatter, hatter, Kenyatta, latter, matamata, matter, natter, patter, platter, ratter, regatta, satyr, scatter, shatter, smatter, spatter, splatter, yatter

Definition of flatter in US English:

flatter

verbˈfladərˈflædər

[with object]

1Lavish insincere praise and compliments upon (someone), especially to further one's own interests.
（尤指为获更多的私利而）吹捧，对（人）滥用溢美之词；奉承，讨好，谄媚
she was flattering him to avoid doing what he wanted
为了不遂他心愿，她对他大肆吹捧。
Example sentencesExamples
- Yes, that possibility is something I wondered about when men flattered me with comments about being cute, sweet and sexy.
- An assistant professor of creative writing at Columbia University told Time magazine that he flatters his students in order to guarantee favorable evaluations.
- He then went on to flatter them further by complimenting their car parks.
- He took interest in what I did, went out of his way to please me, flatter me, and just talk to me; he would truly listen to what I had to say.
- He does not flatter me with compliments, which I know cannot be genuine.
- Yet it is the Britons who Greene has good-naturedly fussed over and flattered this season, praising their potential and pointing out the danger they pose him in Sydney.
- Alex told me that Benny tried to flatter Alex into appearing in porno movies.
- Time to flatter her then, and get her back to at least friendship.
- He managed the nobility by honouring and flattering them.
- Remember, when you compliment the trainee you also flatter the person who trained them.
- And he flatters the mother and she kind of gets prissy and he talks her into going for a ride in the sports car.
- He flatters him to his face and steals from behind his back.
Synonyms
compliment, praise, commend, admire, express admiration for, pay tribute to, say nice things about
1. 1.1usually be flattered Make (someone) feel honored and pleased.
  使感到荣幸
  with object and infinitive I was very flattered to be given the commission
  能被委以此任，鄙人不胜荣幸。
  with object and clause at least I am flattered that you don't find me boring
  你不嫌我烦，我就足以感到无比荣幸了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Nothing flattered her more than compliments for her cooking.
  He said that he was honoured and very flattered to be chosen as the first recipient of the award.
  On the other, she was flattered by his interest in whether or not she had a boyfriend.
  Well, Jack, I am still flattered that you, of all people, would be interested in hiring me.
  When I review the list of past honorees and their truly impressive contributions, I am flattered and pleased to be among them.
  I thought about it, and I talked to a number of people, and I was very flattered that people were interested in talking to me in the first place.
  It was a great honour, and I feel flattered to have been nominated.
  Hell, I'm too vain not to be flattered at least a little bit.
  He said it pleased him, and he was flattered not offended.
  Sandra is unbelievably flattered by the little boy's compliment.
  Admitting that he was flattered by the interest, Gerrard said: ‘I'll sit down at the end of the season and assess my future.’
  Yet I knew he was pleased, flattered, captivated.
  On the one hand I'm slightly flattered by the attention and pleased that the writing here is giving someone pleasure.
  But even so, I'm pleased and flattered, and very slightly embarrassed.
  She says that in a society where the female image is so important, it's difficult for women not to be at least partially flattered by such attention.
  While he is flattered by such ongoing praise, he says he never tried to he a role model.
  There may also be an aspect of creative and spiritual growth for you here since you feel flattered to be chosen for this honour.
  Patrick was flattered and pleased that his old friends had elected to let him continue to play with them.
  He should be at least a little flattered.
  Well, I'm sure they'll be flattered to hear your compliment and congratulations.
  Synonyms
  honour, gratify, please, give pleasure to, make someone glad, make someone pleased, delight, gladden
2. 1.2flatter oneself Make oneself feel pleased by believing something favorable about oneself, typically something that is unfounded.
  （尤指没理由地）自以为是
  with clause I flatter myself I'm the best dressed man here
  我自认是此处穿着最体面的人。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I flatter myself by thinking that some wayward janitor refuses to wash it off because he agrees with the sentiment.
  I wrote back one sentence: Don't flatter yourself.
  I'm not flattering myself with some deluded belief of self-importance, if things get out of hand (which probably/hopefully they will not) I'll be the one getting really upset.
  Both the schools and the courts flatter themselves that their job is to change society.
  I flatter myself as cultured, but I'm evidently a proper philistine.
  I went back thinking these were guys I had formed a great rapport with, and I realised that actually I was flattering myself.
  Meanwhile, we can flatter ourselves that we're making democracy work.
  I even flattered myself that I knew something about computer-assisted investigative reporting.
  And we must never flatter ourselves that we can do that.
  Their findings suggest that many were flattering themselves in their self-reported profiles.
3. 1.3 Give an unrealistically favorable impression of.
  失真地美化
  the portraitist flatters his sitter to the detriment of his art
  这位肖像画家过度美化他的模特儿，结果反倒损害了自己的艺术。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Television does the opposite - in its quest for their money, it relentlessly flatters children, presenting them as autonomous and wise.
  I still believe that the scoreline flattered City.
  That interpretation flatters him, for he did no such thing.
  Captain Suzie Muirhead says the scoreline flatters the Australians.
  Tockwith made it five from five when they beat Rufforth 3-0 though the score-line slightly flattered them.
  York dominated for long periods so much that the final scoreline flattered Leeds.
  Although this scoreline flattered the Seasiders, there was a fair chance that they could hold out for the next 34 minutes.
  Parkville advanced in the Youths Shield, but were somewhat flattered by the final scoreline.
  ‘It sounds silly when it's five goals but the scoreline flattered Perth,’ insists Ferguson.
  Yes, it wasn't a good result for us, although the final scoreline probably flattered them.
  In the end, I thought the 3-1 final scoreline flattered them a bit, but everyone at the club - players and supporters - had a great day out.
  The scoreline might have flattered the home side, but the visitors could have no complaints about the outcome.
  The final scoreline flattered Walsall after the visitors twice saw efforts denied by the goal frame.
  Scotland coach Matt Williams said he was pleased with his team's performance but said the final scoreline flattered the Australians.
  A fluky opening score and a try right on the final hooter meant the scoreline flattered Batley in what was an evenly-contested match.
  This scoreline slightly flatters the winners as they only pulled away in the last ten minutes to win the game.
  In truth, the scoreline somewhat flattered the champions.
  Indeed, the final scoreline perhaps flattered Leigh, or at least did a disservice to the effort of the York team.
  The scoreline flattered the opposition, who only entered Kendal's area twice in the first half and had few shots all game.
  The scoreline actually flattered both sides, for this was not exactly the best advert for Premiership football.
4. 1.4 (of a color or a style of clothing) make (someone) appear more attractive or to the best advantage.
  （服装的颜色或款式）能突显某人的优点，美化
  the muted fuchsia shade flattered her pale skin
  这种柔和的紫红色调美化了她苍白的皮肤。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Allow your child to try on different clothing styles until she finds what flatters her or suits her personality.
  The empire line is back in vogue after several decades, but it has always been a great style to flatter any figure.
  You made sure your hair was combed to perfection, you wore your best sweater (in the color that really flatters your eyes), and even made sure to match.
  This shade of blue flatters almost any skin tone and is fiercely hot right now.
  Take note of styles that flatter and fit your shape.
  There's something about that turned-up collar and the cinched in waist and the shape of a trench coat that flatters every single woman.
  Television flatters men but makes women look fatter, according to research reported yesterday.
  And I can't help but notice how the survival/fashion gear flatters her.
  Try the following styles, proven to flatter your body type.
  On the eyes choose shades that flatter your complexion, such as chocolate, rich brown, caramel and toast.
  He knows what cut and colour suit him best - like pink, because it flatters his skin tone.
  When you really want to flatter your eyes, go for sheer, neutral shadow colors like beige or pale banana-yellow.
  Choosing the right colour is also essential if you want to flatter your natural skin tone.
  It's important to choose a dress style which will flatter everyone's figure.
  As a result, decide on some basic pieces of jewelry that will flatter all of your clothing and travel with those.
  It's a good style because it flatters lots of hair and face types.
  Layered shaggy styles flatter the pear shape face.
  She was wearing a turquoise suit that flattered her dark complexion.
  Choose a shape that flatters your figure and a colour that suits your skin, eyes and hair.
  He did look awfully good; a slight beach tan definitely flattered his appearance.
  Synonyms
  suit, become, set off, show to advantage, enhance, look good on, look right on, be appropriate to, go well with, embellish, ornament, grace, befit
5. 1.5archaic Please (the ear or eye)
  〈古〉悦（耳）；悦（目）
  the beauty of the stone flattered the young clergyman's eyes
  宝石的芳华让那位年轻教士大饱眼福。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Deftly edited, with a quickness of the hand that flatters the eye, the series has provided a slick, hip and credible makeover for an ancient art.

Origin

Middle English: perhaps a back-formation from flattery.

单词	flatter
释义	Definition of flatter in English: flatter verb ˈflatəˈflædər [with object] 1Lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests. （尤指为获更多的私利而）吹捧，对（人）滥用溢美之词；奉承，讨好，谄媚 she was flattering him in order to avoid doing what he wanted 为了不遂他心愿，她对他大肆吹捧。 Example sentencesExamples Yes, that possibility is something I wondered about when men flattered me with comments about being cute, sweet and sexy. And he flatters the mother and she kind of gets prissy and he talks her into going for a ride in the sports car. He does not flatter me with compliments, which I know cannot be genuine. He then went on to flatter them further by complimenting their car parks. He flatters him to his face and steals from behind his back. Yet it is the Britons who Greene has good-naturedly fussed over and flattered this season, praising their potential and pointing out the danger they pose him in Sydney. Remember, when you compliment the trainee you also flatter the person who trained them. An assistant professor of creative writing at Columbia University told Time magazine that he flatters his students in order to guarantee favorable evaluations. Alex told me that Benny tried to flatter Alex into appearing in porno movies. Time to flatter her then, and get her back to at least friendship. He took interest in what I did, went out of his way to please me, flatter me, and just talk to me; he would truly listen to what I had to say. He managed the nobility by honouring and flattering them. Synonyms compliment, praise, commend, admire, express admiration for, pay tribute to, say nice things about pay court to, pay blandishments to, fawn on, wax lyrical about, make much of cajole, humour, flannel, blarney informal sweet-talk, soft-soap, butter up, lay it on thick, lay it on with a trowel, play up to, suck up to, crawl to, creep to, be all over, fall all over archaic blandish rare laud, panegyrize 1.1 Cause (someone) to feel honoured and pleased. 使感到荣幸 with object and infinitive I was very flattered to be given the commission 能被委以此任，鄙人不胜荣幸。 with object and clause she felt flattered that he was confiding in her Example sentencesExamples He said that he was honoured and very flattered to be chosen as the first recipient of the award. On the one hand I'm slightly flattered by the attention and pleased that the writing here is giving someone pleasure. Nothing flattered her more than compliments for her cooking. Hell, I'm too vain not to be flattered at least a little bit. I thought about it, and I talked to a number of people, and I was very flattered that people were interested in talking to me in the first place. It was a great honour, and I feel flattered to have been nominated. He said it pleased him, and he was flattered not offended. He should be at least a little flattered. She says that in a society where the female image is so important, it's difficult for women not to be at least partially flattered by such attention. While he is flattered by such ongoing praise, he says he never tried to he a role model. Admitting that he was flattered by the interest, Gerrard said: ‘I'll sit down at the end of the season and assess my future.’ Well, Jack, I am still flattered that you, of all people, would be interested in hiring me. Sandra is unbelievably flattered by the little boy's compliment. Well, I'm sure they'll be flattered to hear your compliment and congratulations. There may also be an aspect of creative and spiritual growth for you here since you feel flattered to be chosen for this honour. When I review the list of past honorees and their truly impressive contributions, I am flattered and pleased to be among them. Yet I knew he was pleased, flattered, captivated. Patrick was flattered and pleased that his old friends had elected to let him continue to play with them. But even so, I'm pleased and flattered, and very slightly embarrassed. On the other, she was flattered by his interest in whether or not she had a boyfriend. Synonyms honour, gratify, please, give pleasure to, make someone pleased/glad, delight, gladden informal tickle pink 1.2flatter oneself Choose to believe something favourable about oneself, typically when this belief is unfounded. （尤指没理由地）自以为是 ‘Don't flatter yourself! I wasn't doing it for your benefit!’ Example sentencesExamples I wrote back one sentence: Don't flatter yourself. I flatter myself by thinking that some wayward janitor refuses to wash it off because he agrees with the sentiment. I'm not flattering myself with some deluded belief of self-importance, if things get out of hand (which probably/hopefully they will not) I'll be the one getting really upset. And we must never flatter ourselves that we can do that. I flatter myself as cultured, but I'm evidently a proper philistine. I even flattered myself that I knew something about computer-assisted investigative reporting. Meanwhile, we can flatter ourselves that we're making democracy work. Their findings suggest that many were flattering themselves in their self-reported profiles. Both the schools and the courts flatter themselves that their job is to change society. I went back thinking these were guys I had formed a great rapport with, and I realised that actually I was flattering myself. 1.3 Give an unrealistically favourable impression of. 失真地美化 the final scoreline flattered England Example sentencesExamples Scotland coach Matt Williams said he was pleased with his team's performance but said the final scoreline flattered the Australians. The scoreline flattered the opposition, who only entered Kendal's area twice in the first half and had few shots all game. In truth, the scoreline somewhat flattered the champions. A fluky opening score and a try right on the final hooter meant the scoreline flattered Batley in what was an evenly-contested match. Parkville advanced in the Youths Shield, but were somewhat flattered by the final scoreline. The scoreline might have flattered the home side, but the visitors could have no complaints about the outcome. The final scoreline flattered Walsall after the visitors twice saw efforts denied by the goal frame. ‘It sounds silly when it's five goals but the scoreline flattered Perth,’ insists Ferguson. Although this scoreline flattered the Seasiders, there was a fair chance that they could hold out for the next 34 minutes. I still believe that the scoreline flattered City. Tockwith made it five from five when they beat Rufforth 3-0 though the score-line slightly flattered them. This scoreline slightly flatters the winners as they only pulled away in the last ten minutes to win the game. The scoreline actually flattered both sides, for this was not exactly the best advert for Premiership football. Television does the opposite - in its quest for their money, it relentlessly flatters children, presenting them as autonomous and wise. In the end, I thought the 3-1 final scoreline flattered them a bit, but everyone at the club - players and supporters - had a great day out. Indeed, the final scoreline perhaps flattered Leigh, or at least did a disservice to the effort of the York team. York dominated for long periods so much that the final scoreline flattered Leeds. That interpretation flatters him, for he did no such thing. Yes, it wasn't a good result for us, although the final scoreline probably flattered them. Captain Suzie Muirhead says the scoreline flatters the Australians. 1.4 (of a colour or a style of clothing) cause (someone) to appear to the best advantage. （服装的颜色或款式）能突显某人的优点，美化 the fuchsia shade flattered her pale skin 这种柔和的紫红色调美化了她苍白的皮肤。 Example sentencesExamples He knows what cut and colour suit him best - like pink, because it flatters his skin tone. When you really want to flatter your eyes, go for sheer, neutral shadow colors like beige or pale banana-yellow. Television flatters men but makes women look fatter, according to research reported yesterday. There's something about that turned-up collar and the cinched in waist and the shape of a trench coat that flatters every single woman. You made sure your hair was combed to perfection, you wore your best sweater (in the color that really flatters your eyes), and even made sure to match. Take note of styles that flatter and fit your shape. Layered shaggy styles flatter the pear shape face. Choose a shape that flatters your figure and a colour that suits your skin, eyes and hair. It's important to choose a dress style which will flatter everyone's figure. Allow your child to try on different clothing styles until she finds what flatters her or suits her personality. On the eyes choose shades that flatter your complexion, such as chocolate, rich brown, caramel and toast. As a result, decide on some basic pieces of jewelry that will flatter all of your clothing and travel with those. This shade of blue flatters almost any skin tone and is fiercely hot right now. Try the following styles, proven to flatter your body type. The empire line is back in vogue after several decades, but it has always been a great style to flatter any figure. It's a good style because it flatters lots of hair and face types. Choosing the right colour is also essential if you want to flatter your natural skin tone. And I can't help but notice how the survival/fashion gear flatters her. He did look awfully good; a slight beach tan definitely flattered his appearance. She was wearing a turquoise suit that flattered her dark complexion. Synonyms suit, become, set off, show to advantage, enhance, look good on, look right on, be appropriate to, go well with, embellish, ornament, grace, befit informal do something for 1.5archaic Please (the ear or eye) 〈古〉悦（耳）；悦（目） the beauty of the stone flattered the clergyman's eyes 宝石的芳华让那位年轻教士大饱眼福。 Example sentencesExamples Deftly edited, with a quickness of the hand that flatters the eye, the series has provided a slick, hip and credible makeover for an ancient art. Phrases flatter to deceive Appear promising but ultimately disappoint. Example sentencesExamples Although they currently occupy a respectable seventh place in the Celtic League it flatters to deceive. He flatters to deceive, though, and it's too late for him to change now. They flatter to deceive, luring innocents with sympathetic words and false promises. Having flattered to deceive in their goalless league opener against Clyde, Coyle knew the importance of this win. If ever an opening passage flattered to deceive, it was Leicester's first five minutes. But in truth, the domestic heavyweight division has often flattered to deceive. Instead, the opening exchanges flattered to deceive. It may have rear doors but they flatter to deceive: open one and it'll afford a view of one of the most miserably proportioned rear cabins in the class. Such isolated examples of women rising to the top can flatter to deceive, however. In their first season they flattered to deceive but in their second the regime started to bear fruit. Origin Middle English: perhaps a back-formation from flattery. Rhymes attar, batter, bespatter, chatter, clatter, hatter, Kenyatta, latter, matamata, matter, natter, patter, platter, ratter, regatta, satyr, scatter, shatter, smatter, spatter, splatter, yatter verb.1 phr. Definition of flatter in US English: flatter verbˈfladərˈflædər [with object] 1Lavish insincere praise and compliments upon (someone), especially to further one's own interests. （尤指为获更多的私利而）吹捧，对（人）滥用溢美之词；奉承，讨好，谄媚 she was flattering him to avoid doing what he wanted 为了不遂他心愿，她对他大肆吹捧。 Example sentencesExamples Yes, that possibility is something I wondered about when men flattered me with comments about being cute, sweet and sexy. An assistant professor of creative writing at Columbia University told Time magazine that he flatters his students in order to guarantee favorable evaluations. He then went on to flatter them further by complimenting their car parks. He took interest in what I did, went out of his way to please me, flatter me, and just talk to me; he would truly listen to what I had to say. He does not flatter me with compliments, which I know cannot be genuine. Yet it is the Britons who Greene has good-naturedly fussed over and flattered this season, praising their potential and pointing out the danger they pose him in Sydney. Alex told me that Benny tried to flatter Alex into appearing in porno movies. Time to flatter her then, and get her back to at least friendship. He managed the nobility by honouring and flattering them. Remember, when you compliment the trainee you also flatter the person who trained them. And he flatters the mother and she kind of gets prissy and he talks her into going for a ride in the sports car. He flatters him to his face and steals from behind his back. Synonyms compliment, praise, commend, admire, express admiration for, pay tribute to, say nice things about 1.1usually be flattered Make (someone) feel honored and pleased. 使感到荣幸 with object and infinitive I was very flattered to be given the commission 能被委以此任，鄙人不胜荣幸。 with object and clause at least I am flattered that you don't find me boring 你不嫌我烦，我就足以感到无比荣幸了。 Example sentencesExamples Nothing flattered her more than compliments for her cooking. He said that he was honoured and very flattered to be chosen as the first recipient of the award. On the other, she was flattered by his interest in whether or not she had a boyfriend. Well, Jack, I am still flattered that you, of all people, would be interested in hiring me. When I review the list of past honorees and their truly impressive contributions, I am flattered and pleased to be among them. I thought about it, and I talked to a number of people, and I was very flattered that people were interested in talking to me in the first place. It was a great honour, and I feel flattered to have been nominated. Hell, I'm too vain not to be flattered at least a little bit. He said it pleased him, and he was flattered not offended. Sandra is unbelievably flattered by the little boy's compliment. Admitting that he was flattered by the interest, Gerrard said: ‘I'll sit down at the end of the season and assess my future.’ Yet I knew he was pleased, flattered, captivated. On the one hand I'm slightly flattered by the attention and pleased that the writing here is giving someone pleasure. But even so, I'm pleased and flattered, and very slightly embarrassed. She says that in a society where the female image is so important, it's difficult for women not to be at least partially flattered by such attention. While he is flattered by such ongoing praise, he says he never tried to he a role model. There may also be an aspect of creative and spiritual growth for you here since you feel flattered to be chosen for this honour. Patrick was flattered and pleased that his old friends had elected to let him continue to play with them. He should be at least a little flattered. Well, I'm sure they'll be flattered to hear your compliment and congratulations. Synonyms honour, gratify, please, give pleasure to, make someone glad, make someone pleased, delight, gladden 1.2flatter oneself Make oneself feel pleased by believing something favorable about oneself, typically something that is unfounded. （尤指没理由地）自以为是 with clause I flatter myself I'm the best dressed man here 我自认是此处穿着最体面的人。 Example sentencesExamples I flatter myself by thinking that some wayward janitor refuses to wash it off because he agrees with the sentiment. I wrote back one sentence: Don't flatter yourself. I'm not flattering myself with some deluded belief of self-importance, if things get out of hand (which probably/hopefully they will not) I'll be the one getting really upset. Both the schools and the courts flatter themselves that their job is to change society. I flatter myself as cultured, but I'm evidently a proper philistine. I went back thinking these were guys I had formed a great rapport with, and I realised that actually I was flattering myself. Meanwhile, we can flatter ourselves that we're making democracy work. I even flattered myself that I knew something about computer-assisted investigative reporting. And we must never flatter ourselves that we can do that. Their findings suggest that many were flattering themselves in their self-reported profiles. 1.3 Give an unrealistically favorable impression of. 失真地美化 the portraitist flatters his sitter to the detriment of his art 这位肖像画家过度美化他的模特儿，结果反倒损害了自己的艺术。 Example sentencesExamples Television does the opposite - in its quest for their money, it relentlessly flatters children, presenting them as autonomous and wise. I still believe that the scoreline flattered City. That interpretation flatters him, for he did no such thing. Captain Suzie Muirhead says the scoreline flatters the Australians. Tockwith made it five from five when they beat Rufforth 3-0 though the score-line slightly flattered them. York dominated for long periods so much that the final scoreline flattered Leeds. Although this scoreline flattered the Seasiders, there was a fair chance that they could hold out for the next 34 minutes. Parkville advanced in the Youths Shield, but were somewhat flattered by the final scoreline. ‘It sounds silly when it's five goals but the scoreline flattered Perth,’ insists Ferguson. Yes, it wasn't a good result for us, although the final scoreline probably flattered them. In the end, I thought the 3-1 final scoreline flattered them a bit, but everyone at the club - players and supporters - had a great day out. The scoreline might have flattered the home side, but the visitors could have no complaints about the outcome. The final scoreline flattered Walsall after the visitors twice saw efforts denied by the goal frame. Scotland coach Matt Williams said he was pleased with his team's performance but said the final scoreline flattered the Australians. A fluky opening score and a try right on the final hooter meant the scoreline flattered Batley in what was an evenly-contested match. This scoreline slightly flatters the winners as they only pulled away in the last ten minutes to win the game. In truth, the scoreline somewhat flattered the champions. Indeed, the final scoreline perhaps flattered Leigh, or at least did a disservice to the effort of the York team. The scoreline flattered the opposition, who only entered Kendal's area twice in the first half and had few shots all game. The scoreline actually flattered both sides, for this was not exactly the best advert for Premiership football. 1.4 (of a color or a style of clothing) make (someone) appear more attractive or to the best advantage. （服装的颜色或款式）能突显某人的优点，美化 the muted fuchsia shade flattered her pale skin 这种柔和的紫红色调美化了她苍白的皮肤。 Example sentencesExamples Allow your child to try on different clothing styles until she finds what flatters her or suits her personality. The empire line is back in vogue after several decades, but it has always been a great style to flatter any figure. You made sure your hair was combed to perfection, you wore your best sweater (in the color that really flatters your eyes), and even made sure to match. This shade of blue flatters almost any skin tone and is fiercely hot right now. Take note of styles that flatter and fit your shape. There's something about that turned-up collar and the cinched in waist and the shape of a trench coat that flatters every single woman. Television flatters men but makes women look fatter, according to research reported yesterday. And I can't help but notice how the survival/fashion gear flatters her. Try the following styles, proven to flatter your body type. On the eyes choose shades that flatter your complexion, such as chocolate, rich brown, caramel and toast. He knows what cut and colour suit him best - like pink, because it flatters his skin tone. When you really want to flatter your eyes, go for sheer, neutral shadow colors like beige or pale banana-yellow. Choosing the right colour is also essential if you want to flatter your natural skin tone. It's important to choose a dress style which will flatter everyone's figure. As a result, decide on some basic pieces of jewelry that will flatter all of your clothing and travel with those. It's a good style because it flatters lots of hair and face types. Layered shaggy styles flatter the pear shape face. She was wearing a turquoise suit that flattered her dark complexion. Choose a shape that flatters your figure and a colour that suits your skin, eyes and hair. He did look awfully good; a slight beach tan definitely flattered his appearance. Synonyms suit, become, set off, show to advantage, enhance, look good on, look right on, be appropriate to, go well with, embellish, ornament, grace, befit 1.5archaic Please (the ear or eye) 〈古〉悦（耳）；悦（目） the beauty of the stone flattered the young clergyman's eyes 宝石的芳华让那位年轻教士大饱眼福。 Example sentencesExamples Deftly edited, with a quickness of the hand that flatters the eye, the series has provided a slick, hip and credible makeover for an ancient art. Origin Middle English: perhaps a back-formation from flattery.
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