Schmeichelei — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blarney noun Smooth, flattering talk meant to persuade or charm someone, often without much truth behind it.
- compliment noun A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
- fawning adj Excessively flattering or servile in trying to win approval.
- flattery noun Excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.
Senses
Schmeichelei is used for these senses in English:
- blarney Mindless chatter.
- blarney Persuasive flattery or kind speech; smooth, wheedling talk.
- compliment (uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
- fawning Servile flattery.
- flattery (countable) An instance of excessive praise.
- sweet-talk Alternative form of sweet talk.
blarney — full definition
- noun Smooth, flattering talk meant to persuade or charm someone, often without much truth behind it.
- verb To win someone over with flattering, persuasive talk.
compliment — full definition
- noun A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
- verb To tell someone that you admire or approve of them or something they have done.
- noun Polite greetings or good wishes conveyed to someone, especially in formal or written form.