Flattery synonyms
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A flattering or ingratiating act or remark, etc. meant to persuade
excessive compliment
Excessive, ingratiating praise
A laudatory speech or written tribute, especially one praising someone who has died.
Flattery; cajolery.
Smooth talk used in flattering or coaxing
(US) Apple sauce.
banana-oil
(Slang, former) Insincere talk
stroking
The act by which something is stroked.
brown-nosing
Excessive, ingratiating praise
Excessive, ingratiating praise
criticism (antonym)
The definition of criticism is to expressing disapproval, or a literary analysis of something by taking a detailed look at the pros, cons and merits.
censure (antonym)
An official condemnation, reprimand, or expression of adverse criticism, usually by a legislative or other formal body, of the conduct of one of its members or of someone whose behavior it monitors.
derision (antonym)
The act of ridiculing or laughing at someone or something.
Excessive flattery or admiration.
blandiloquence
(Obsolete) flattery
Any of various substances similar to butter, especially:
cajolery
The definition of a compliment is the act of giving praise.
flummery
A soft dessert of stewed, thickened fruit, often mixed with a grain such as rice.
(Archaic) A reason or basis for praise
A pleasant smell.
One, such as a person or ship, that is engaged in the trafficking of slaves.
honeyed words
The seeking of favor through flattery; obsequiousness.
Plural form of compliment
flattering remarks
Excessive, ingratiating praise
Gallantry is defined as nobility or courage.
The state or characteristic of being unctuous.
sycophancy
The fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery.
fulsome praise
Excessive, ingratiating praise
The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.
Ceremonial bestowal of knighthood.
insincere commendation
Excessive, ingratiating praise
false praise
Excessive, ingratiating praise
Something, especially an official award or citation, that commends.
The definition of a tribute refers to a statement or actions honoring someone or something.
Warm, glowing praise.
The definition of gratification is satisfaction or pleasure you feel when you get something you wanted or worked for.
pretty speeches
Excessive, ingratiating praise
soft words
Excessive, ingratiating praise
Excessive, ingratiating praise
The act of one who wheedles.
(Informal) Flattery or smooth talk
eyewash
(Informal) Actions or remarks intended to conceal the facts of a situation.
Meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate.
Oil is a slippery liquid that comes from minerals as well as animal and vegetable fat.
lip salve
Excessive, ingratiating praise
The definition of a salve is an ointment or creamy medicine used to heal or sooth a wound or burn, or something that heals.
(Slang) The act or an instance of deceiving, persuading, etc. with glib talk, flattery, etc.
taffy
A sweet, chewy candy of molasses or brown sugar boiled until very thick and then pulled with the hands or by machine until the candy is glossy and holds its shape.
castigation (antonym)
Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; pungent criticism.
insult (antonym)
(Med.) Damage or injury to tissues or organs of the body
denunciation (antonym)
Denunciation is defined as the act of condemning or accusing in public, or giving formal notice of the end of an agreement.
condemnation (antonym)
A cause for condemning
belittlement (antonym)
An act of belittling
ego massage
Excessive, ingratiating praise
Find another word for flattery. In this page you can discover 64 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for flattery, like: blandishment, excessive compliment, eulogy, sweet-talk, blarney, applesauce, banana-oil, stroking, strokes, and bootlicking.