Flatterer

Pronunciation: /ˈflæt̬ərər/

Definitions of flatterer

noun a person who lavishes praise, especially to excess, in order to gain favor or advantage

Example Sentences

Examples of flatterer in a Sentence

formal She saw through the flatterer's insincere compliments.

informal Don't trust that flatterer, he's just trying to get something from you.

slang That flatterer is such a brown-noser.

figurative Beware of the flatterer who speaks sweet words but has ulterior motives.

Grammatical Forms of flatterer

• past tense: flattered
• plural: flatterers
• comparative: more flattering
• superlative: most flattering
• present tense: flatters
• future tense: will flatter
• perfect tense: has flattered
• continuous tense: is flattering
• singular: flatterer
• positive degree: flatterer
• infinitive: to flatter
• gerund: flattering
• participle: flattering

Origin and Evolution of flatterer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'flatterer' originated from the Latin word 'flatteri' which means 'to stroke, caress'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flatterer' has retained its original meaning of someone who praises or compliments excessively in order to gain favor or advantage.