hízelgés
B2
Hungarian
flattery, blandishment
NOUN
B2
1
flattery
B2
Usage pattern:
hízelgés vkinek; hízelgéssel próbál elérni vmit
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Meaning
Insincere praise for advantage
Themes
praise
|insincerity
|favor
|manipulation
|social_strategy
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Praise or compliments that are not sincere, given in order to please someone or gain a benefit from them.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
blandishment
C1
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Meaning
flattering talk to persuade
Themes
flattery
|persuasion
|manipulation
|approval
|speech_act
|communication
|social_interaction
Definition
A flattering or pleasing statement used to persuade someone to do something or to gain their approval.
NOUN
B2
2
flattery
B2
Usage pattern:
hízelgés vkinek; hízelgő szavak
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Meaning
Excessive or over-the-top praise
Themes
praise
|exaggeration
|compliments
|approval
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Praise or compliments that are stronger or more positive than is realistic or necessary, often making someone feel very pleased with themselves.
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