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flattery in Portuguese

flattery in Portuguese is lisonja, bajulação — flattery means excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.

flattery in Portuguese

lisonja
noun
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.
bajulação
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 Portuguese?

"flattery" in Portuguese is lisonja, bajulação. 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 Portuguese, "flattery" is lisonja, bajulação.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "flattery": lisonja, bajulação.

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