flatter
/ˈflætɚ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.27 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
comparative form of flat: more flat
verb
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
verb
verb
To cheer or please (with the idea that); congratulate oneself, especially when the perception is false.
verb
To cheer or please (with the idea that); congratulate oneself, especially when the perception is false.
Intransitive verb; Obsolete
noun
A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.
Example Sentences
- "A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet."
- "1855, William H. Prescott, History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Co., Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 7, p. 242, Some he complimented for their bravery; others he flattered by asking their advice."
- "Her portrait flatters her."
- "Here is her picture: let me see; I think, If I had such a tire, this face of mine Were full as lovely as is this of hers: And yet the painter flatter’d her a little […]"
- "[…] I went up, and sat there two Hours and an half before I cou’d discern any Thing like Land; and when I first saw it I told my Comrade, but not being certain I wou’d not call out; for the Case was of such Importance, that they were not to be trifled with, or flatter’d into vain Hopes."
- "Before the results came out, I flattered myself that I had done well on the test. It turned out I was the worst in the class!"
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈflætɚ/
- British English: /ˈflætə/
Usage
- Intransitive verb
- Obsolete
- New Zealand usage
- British usage
- Slang