noun
flatterer
noun
1
Someone who praises others excessively or insincerely to win their favour.
"The king surrounded himself with flatterers who never told him the truth."
How to Use Flatterer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who flatters, usually to gain an advantage.
Word Forms
flatterers plural
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Etymology
From "flatter" + the agent suffix "-er."