flattering
/ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ adjective B2- Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good. · The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.
- Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.
- That which represents too favorably.
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Why, if a Parisian were to indulge in a quarter of these marks of flattering attention, her reputation would be gone forever.”
The heart breaks when, after having been elated by flattering hopes, it sees all its illusions destroyed.
Bennet; “and it is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy.
She received him with her very best politeness, which he returned with as much more, apologizing for his intrusion, without any previous acquaintance with her, which he could not help flattering himself, however, might be justified by his relationship to the young ladies who introduced him to her notice.
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