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flattery in Latin

flattery in Latin is adulatio, blanditia — flattery means excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.

flattery in Latin

adulatio
noun
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.
blanditia
noun
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.

What does "flattery" mean?

  1. noun Excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.
    "His flattery didn't win her over — she saw right through it."
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flattery in a sentence

  • His flattery didn't win her over — she saw right through it.
  • A little flattery goes a long way with the new manager.

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What is "flattery" in Latin?

"flattery" in Latin is adulatio, blanditia. flattery means: Excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.

How do you use "flattery" in a sentence?

Example: "His flattery didn't win her over — she saw right through it." In Latin, "flattery" is adulatio, blanditia.

Are there other ways to say "flattery" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "flattery": adulatio, blanditia.

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