noun
flatterer
Flatterer (noun) means someone who praises others excessively or insincerely to win their favour. Example: “The king surrounded himself with flatterers who never told him the truth.”
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- flatterers
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Etymology
From "flatter" + the agent suffix "-er."
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What does “flatterer” mean?
The word “flatterer” means someone who praises others excessively or insincerely to win their favour. In plain terms, a person who flatters, usually to gain an advantage.
How do you use “flatterer” in a sentence?
Here is “flatterer” used in a sentence: “The king surrounded himself with flatterers who never told him the truth.”
What part of speech is “flatterer”?
“Flatterer” is a noun.
What is the meaning of flatterer?
"flatterer" (noun) means someone who praises others excessively or insincerely to win their favour.
