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flatter in Italian

flatter in Italian is adulare, lusingare, blandire — flatter means to praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.

flatter in Italian

adulare
verb
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
lusingare
verb
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
blandire
verb
To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.
piaggiare
verb
To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.
sviolinare
verb
To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.
compiacere
verb
To portray someone to advantage.
incantare
verb
To portray someone to advantage.
vantare
verb
To portray someone to advantage.

What does "flatter" mean?

  1. verb To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.
    "He flattered his boss constantly, hoping for a promotion."
  2. verb To make someone or something look better than usual.
    "That dress really flatters your figure."
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flatter in a sentence

  • He flattered his boss constantly, hoping for a promotion.
  • She wasn't fooled by his attempts to flatter her.
  • That dress really flatters your figure.

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What is "flatter" in Italian?

"flatter" in Italian is adulare, lusingare, blandire. flatter means: To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.

How do you use "flatter" in a sentence?

Example: "He flattered his boss constantly, hoping for a promotion." In Italian, "flatter" is adulare, lusingare, blandire.

Are there other ways to say "flatter" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 8 translations listed for "flatter": adulare, lusingare, blandire, piaggiare, sviolinare, compiacere.

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