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Schmeichler — meaning in English

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English meaning

adulator noun Someone who praises or flatters another person far too much.
courtier noun A person who attends a royal court, often trying to gain favor with the monarch.
flatterer noun Someone who praises others excessively or insincerely to win their favor.
sycophant noun Someone who flatters a powerful person constantly in order to gain favor from them.

Senses

Schmeichler is used for these senses in English:

adulator One who lavishes excessive praises or flattery; one who adulates.
courtier A person who flatters in order to seek favour.
flatterer One who flatters.
sycophant One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Schmeichlerin Höfling Speichellecker Kriecher Schleimer