flattery
noun/ˈflætəri/
Frequency rank: #13,564 most common English word
Meaning
Excessive or insincere praise given to gain favor.
Example sentence
She won the promotion through hard work, not through flattery alone.
Synonyms & related words
- compliments
- cajolery
- adulation
- fawning
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