Flattery synonyms | Best 71 synonyms for flattery

bootlicking

Excessive, ingratiating praise

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sweet-talk

Flattery; cajolery.

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praise

(Archaic) A reason or basis for praise

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cajolery

Cajolement

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blandishment

A flattering or ingratiating act or remark, etc. meant to persuade

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blarney

Smooth talk used in flattering or coaxing

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compliment

The definition of a compliment is the act of giving praise.

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slaver

One, such as a person or ship, that is engaged in the trafficking of slaves.

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impudence (related)

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bosh

(UK, chiefly Norfolk, slang, archaic) A figure.

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butter

Any of various substances similar to butter, especially:

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flummery

A soft dessert of stewed, thickened fruit, often mixed with a grain such as rice.

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palaver

A meeting at which there is much talk; a debate.

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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.

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incense

A pleasant smell.

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condescension (related)

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servility (related)

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malice (related)

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stroking

The act by which something is stroked.

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brown-nosing

Excessive, ingratiating praise

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excessive compliment

Excessive, ingratiating praise

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derision (antonym)

The act of ridiculing or laughing at someone or something.

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adulation

Excessive flattery or admiration.

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honeyed words

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sycophancy

The fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery.

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eulogy

A laudatory speech or written tribute, especially one praising someone who has died.

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false praise

Excessive, ingratiating praise

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fawning

Servile flattery

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applesauce

(US) Apple sauce.

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banana-oil

(Slang, former) Insincere talk

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eyewash

(Informal) Actions or remarks intended to conceal the facts of a situation.

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strokes

Plural form of stroke

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ego massage

Excessive, ingratiating praise

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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.

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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.

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blandiloquence

(Obsolete) flattery

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gloze

Flattery.

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compliments

Plural form of compliment

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flattering remarks

Excessive, ingratiating praise

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gallantry

Gallantry is defined as nobility or courage.

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unctuousness

The state or characteristic of being unctuous.

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fulsome praise

Excessive, ingratiating praise

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plaudits

(Often used in plural) plural form of plaudit

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applause

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.

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accolade

Ceremonial bestowal of knighthood.

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insincere commendation

Excessive, ingratiating praise

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commendation

Something, especially an official award or citation, that commends.

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tribute

The definition of a tribute refers to a statement or actions honoring someone or something.