Flattering

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King James Dictionary [1]

Flat'Tering, ppr.

1. Gratifying with praise pleasing by applause wheedling coaxing. 2. a. Pleasing to pride or vanity gratifying to self-love as a flattering eulogy. The minister gives a flattering account of his reception at court. 3. Pleasing favorable encouraging hope. We have a flattering prospect of an abundant harvest. The symptoms of the disease are flattering. 4. Practicing adulation uttering false praise as a flattering tongue.

Webster's Dictionary [2]

(1): ( p. pr. & vb. n.) of Flatter

(2): ( a.) That flatters (in the various senses of the verb); as, a flattering speech.

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