flattering

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English flatering, flatrung (gerund), equivalent to flatter +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === enPR: flă'tərĭng, IPA(key): /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ === Adjective === flattering (comparative more flattering, superlative most flattering) Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good. Synonym: becoming Antonyms: unbecoming, unflattering Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary. (of an image etc.) That which represents too favorably. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === flattering present participle and gerund of flatter === Noun === flattering (plural flatterings) The action of the verb to flatter. Instances of flattery. ==== Synonyms ==== flattery soft sawder