Word Meaning

flatter definition and meaning

n. One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens.
n. A flat-faced fulling hammer.
n. A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc.
v. t. To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to wheedle.
v. t. To raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations.
v. t. To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea of; as, his portrait flatters him.
v. i. To use flattery or insincere praise.

Crossword clues for flatter

- Butter up
- Excessively praise some decaf latte? Rather!
- Lay it on thick, or maybe not so thick
- Not so bumpy
- Overpraise
- Praise insincerely
- Rat left out sweet-talk
- Show to advantage