flattery
gb/flˈætɚi/ us/flˈætɚi/
B2
Англійська
~ 7500
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B2
action
1
Insincere praise for advantage
Nice words that are not honest, said to make someone like you or do something for you.
Модель уживання:
[someone] uses flattery to [get/do something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners often confuse "flattery" with neutral "praise." "Flattery" usually suggests the speaker is not honest and wants something. Also, many learners incorrectly say *"a flattery"* in singular; usually we say "some flattery" or "a piece of flattery," because it is normally uncountable.
Синоніми
buttering up (More informal; strongly suggests trying to get a favor by being extra nice.)
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sweet-talk (Informal verb; focuses on talking nicely to persuade someone, often in a manipulative way.)
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insincere praise (More explicit and formal; directly states the lack of honesty.)
Антоніми
honesty (Focuses on speaking truthfully instead of saying things just to please others.)
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criticism (Focuses on pointing out faults rather than giving over-positive or manipulative praise.)
Словосполучення
use flattery
|resort to flattery
|obvious flattery
|shameless flattery
|empty flattery
|by flattery
Теми
communication
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The salesman’s constant flattery made her suspicious of his real motives.
- He tried to win over his new boss with flattery and small gifts.
- She saw through the flattery and refused to sign the contract.
- No amount of flattery will change my decision.
- They used flattery to gain access to the VIP area.
Навчальні приклади
- He uses flattery to get what he wants.
- The teacher does not like flattery from students.
- Her flattery sounds false and fake to me.
- Flattery will not make me change my mind.
- People sometimes use flattery to get special help.
Іменник
B2
action
2
Excessive or over-the-top praise
Very strong or too much praise that makes someone feel very good.
Модель уживання:
[something] is just flattery
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes think "flattery" must always be dishonest. In this sense, it can be sincere, but it is still very strong or exaggerated praise. Context and tone show whether it is honest or not.
Синоніми
compliments (Neutral; does not itself suggest that the praise is too strong or unrealistic, only that it is positive.)
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adulation (Very strong and often formal word; suggests extreme, almost worshipful praise.)
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overpraise (Highlights that the level of praise is higher than is reasonable or deserved.)
Антоніми
downplay (Means to make something seem less important or good, the opposite of praising it too highly.)
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understatement (Describes talking about something as less impressive than it really is, opposite to exaggerating it with flattery.)
Словосполучення
just flattery
|a bit of flattery
|full of flattery
|sincere flattery
|charm and flattery
Теми
communication
|emotions
|social_life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The review was so full of flattery that it was hard to trust.
- He protested that their praise was mere flattery and not deserved.
- She enjoyed the flattery but knew she still had a lot to learn.
- All this flattery is making me uncomfortable.
- His speech mixed honest thanks with a generous amount of flattery.
Навчальні приклади
- She likes the flattery from her fans.
- His words were not criticism; they were flattery.
- The article was more flattery than real review.
- He smiled at the flattery and said thank you.
- A little flattery can make people feel happy.
Граматика
Словникова форма
flattery
IPA
GB/flˈætɚi/
US/flˈætɚi/
Склади й наголос
flat - tery (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (flat)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: flattery
- Plural: flatteries, flattery
Споріднені слова
Forms
flatteries
noun
Core family
flatter
verb B2
flattering
adjective
Related words
flatterer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unflattering
adjective
Advanced or less common
flatteringly
adverb
Вирази
flattery will get you everywhere
1/flˈætɚi wˈɪl ɡˈɛt jˈu ˈɛvɹiwˌɛɹ/
idiom
informal
Praise will help you succeed
Said in a light or joking way to show that someone’s nice words or praise are welcome and may help them get what they want.
Приклади
- "You look younger every year," he said. "Ah, flattery will get you everywhere," she laughed.
- She told him, "Flattery will get you everywhere," when he praised her cooking.
flattery will get you nowhere
1/flˈætɚi wˈɪl ɡˈɛt jˈu nˈoʊwˌɛɹ/
idiom
Praise will not help you succeed
Used to say that nice words or praise will not make someone change their mind or give you what you want.
Приклади
- You can keep trying to charm me, but flattery will get you nowhere.
- Flattery will get you nowhere, so please just be honest about what you want.
imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
1/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən ˈɪz ðə sˈɪnsɚˈɛst fˈɔɹm əv flˈætɚi/
idiom
Copying someone shows admiration
Used to say that when someone copies your style, ideas, or work, it means they admire you a lot, even if it may feel annoying.
Приклади
- When a rival company copied their design, the CEO joked, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."
- She was upset at first, but her friend reminded her that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.