'Flatteries' definitions:

Definition of 'Flatteries'

From: GCIDE
  • Flattery \Flat"ter*y\, n.; pl. Flatteries. [OE. flaterie, OF. flaterie, F. flaterie, fr. flater to flatter, F. flatter; of uncertain origin. See Flatter, v. t.] The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise. [1913 Webster]
  • Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present. --Rambler. [1913 Webster]
  • Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver. --Burke.
  • Syn: Adulation; compliment; obsequiousness. See Adulation. [1913 Webster]

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