adj

flattering

FLA-tuh-rihng

adj

Making someone or something look more attractive or impressive than usual.

"That's a very flattering photo of you."

"He wrote her a flattering letter of recommendation."

How to Use Flattering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that makes a person or thing look good, sometimes more than is strictly deserved.

Common pairings

flattering light flattering review flattering comparison

more flattering comparative, flatterings plural, most flattering superlative

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That's a very _____ photo of you.

From "flatter" + "-ing."

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