Synonyms of flattery

Antonyms of flattery

Collocations of flattery

excessive flattery
Frequency: 70 %

Her excessive flattery made him suspicious of her motives.

insincere flattery
Frequency: 60 %

He saw through her insincere flattery and did not trust her.

subtle flattery
Frequency: 50 %

He appreciated her subtle flattery, which was not too obvious.

empty flattery
Frequency: 45 %

She was tired of empty flattery and wanted genuine compliments.

effusive flattery
Frequency: 35 %

Her effusive flattery overwhelmed him, and he found it hard to believe.

Idiomatic Expressions for flattery

  • Phrase: butter someone up
    Meaning: to flatter or praise someone in order to gain favor or advantage
    Usage: She buttered up the boss with compliments before asking for a raise.