Synonyms of flattery
11 similar words
Another word for flattery is adulation. Other synonyms of flattery are sycophancy.
Synonyms and similar words for flattery
nounMore synonyms
- carny dialectalFlattery.
- incense figuratively
- adulationFlattery; fulsome praise.
- ass-kissing slang, vulgarThe practice of kissing ass; flattery; obsequious behavior.
- ass-licking slang, vulgar
- blandishmentOften in the plural form blandishments: a flattering speech or action designed to influence or persuade.
- glozeFlattery.
- hoomalimaliFlattery; soft-soap.
- soft sawderCajoling or flattery.
- sycophancyThe fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery; fawningness.
- sooth obsolete
Meaning of flattery
- noun Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.
- noun An instance of excessive praise.
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Questions about synonyms of flattery
- What is another word for flattery?
- Flattery has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as adulation and sycophancy.
- What does flattery mean?
- Flattery means excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.
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