flattering
Making one shine
Flattering describes something that makes a person look or feel more attractive, capable, or admirable than they might otherwise appear.
A flattering photograph captures someone at their best; a flattering dress accentuates favorable features while minimizing less desired ones.
Flattering remarks or attention may be sincere compliments or may be exaggerated praise designed to win favor.
When someone is described as flattering, it often carries a hint of insincerity or ulterior motive.
Becoming thinner gradually
- becomingAttractive or appropriate
- enhancingIncreasing quality or value
- beautifyingMaking more attractive
- attractivePleasing to behold
appealing · figure-hugging · photogenic · well-fitted · elegant · stylish · chic · glamorous
Servilely flattering
- obsequiousServilely attentive to superiors
- fawningExcessive insincere flattery
- unctuousExcessively and insincerely earnest
- toadyingObsequious behavior seeking favor
bootlicking · ingratiating · servile · groveling · oily · smarmy · brownnosing · kowtowing
Pleasantly attractive in manner
- winningAchieving victory
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- silver-tonguedPersuasively articulate speaker
- eloquentFluent and persuasive
disarming · beguiling · coaxing · cajoling · enticing · seductive · alluring · captivating
Causing false beliefs
- deceivingCausing false belief
- exaggeratedMade larger than reality
- overstatedClaimed more than true
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
distorted · idealized · romanticized · unrealistic · airbrushed · filtered · retouched · whitewashed
Voicing admiration
- admiringFeeling respect and approval
- approvingExpressing favorable judgment
- appreciativeFeeling or showing gratitude
- laudatoryExpressing strong approval
commendatory · complimentary · glowing · positive · favorable · congratulatory · extolling · honoring
Confirming truth or accuracy
- affirmingDeclaring something true
- confidence-buildingDeveloping faith in oneself
- empoweringGiving authority or confidence
- upliftingEmotionally encouraging
reassuring · morale-boosting · encouraging · heartening · gratifying · satisfying · pleasing · dignifying
slimming
Becoming thinner gradually
- becomingAttractive or appropriate
- enhancingIncreasing quality or value
- beautifyingMaking more attractive
attractive · appealing · figure-hugging · photogenic · well-fitted · elegant · stylish · chic · glamorous · refined
sycophantic
Servilely flattering
- obsequiousServilely attentive to superiors
- fawningExcessive insincere flattery
- unctuousExcessively and insincerely earnest
toadying · bootlicking · ingratiating · servile · groveling · oily · smarmy · brownnosing · kowtowing · adulatory
charming
Pleasantly attractive in manner
- winningAchieving victory
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- silver-tonguedPersuasively articulate speaker
eloquent · disarming · beguiling · coaxing · cajoling · enticing · seductive · alluring · captivating · enchanting
misleading
Causing false beliefs
- deceivingCausing false belief
- exaggeratedMade larger than reality
- overstatedClaimed more than true
embellished · distorted · idealized · romanticized · unrealistic · airbrushed · filtered · retouched · whitewashed · sugar-coated
praising
Voicing admiration
- admiringFeeling respect and approval
- approvingExpressing favorable judgment
- appreciativeFeeling or showing gratitude
laudatory · commendatory · complimentary · glowing · positive · favorable · congratulatory · extolling · honoring · respectful
validating
Confirming truth or accuracy
- affirmingDeclaring something true
- confidence-buildingDeveloping faith in oneself
- empoweringGiving authority or confidence
uplifting · reassuring · morale-boosting · encouraging · heartening · gratifying · satisfying · pleasing · dignifying
- Body Slimmingliposuction, waist trainer, shapewear, tummy tuck, diet
- sycophancyfawning, toadying, groveling, kowtowing, brown-nosing
- flirtingpickup line, wink, winking, hair flip, chat-up line
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- submissivesubmissive, subservient, obedient, servile, docile
- glorificationglorifying, glorification, exalting, exaltation, idolizing
flatteringdisparaging
Expressing negative judgment
insulting · belittling · uncomplimentary · demeaning · derogatory
flatteringunflattering
Making someone look bad
unbecoming · unfavorable · harsh · unforgiving · unkind
flatteringcandid
Honest and direct
brutally honest · honest · uncompromising · frank · blunt