flatter /ˈflætɚ/ verb
flatters; flattered; flattering
-The boy is flattering the girls with compliments.
Learner’s definition of FLATTER
[+ object]
1 .to praise (someone) in a way that is not sincere
-He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance.
-His comments flattered her.
-You’re just flattering me.
2. to cause (someone) to feel pleased by showing respect, affection, or admiration
-It flattered her to be asked to sing at their wedding.
— usually used as (be) flattered
-She was flattered when they asked her to sing.
-I’m flattered that he asked me out, but he isn’t my type.
3 (a). to show or describe (someone or something) in a way that is very favorable or too favorable
-That portrait flatters him. [=that portrait makes him look better than he really does]
3 (b). to cause (someone or something) to look as attractive as possible
-That dress really flatters your figure.
