flattery
noun/ˈflætəri/
Frequency rank: #13,564 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
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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