Definitions for flatter
ˈflæt ərflat·ter

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. flatter, blandishverb

   praise somewhat dishonestly

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. flatternoun

   A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

2. flatternoun

   Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener.

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

3. flatterverb

   To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

4. flatterverb

   To enhance someone's vanity by praising them

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

5. flatterverb

   To portray something to advantage.

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

6. flatterverb

   To convey notions of the facts that are believed to be favorable to the hearer without certainty of the truthfulness of the notions conveyed.

   Etymology: From flatteren, flateren, probably a conflation of floterian, from flutrōnan, from pleud-; and flaðra, from flaþrōnan, from peled-. Cognate with flatteren, flattern. The word may have been reinforced in meaning by unrelated flatter, from *. More at flat.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Flatternoun

   one who, or that which, makes flat or flattens

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

2. Flatternoun

   a flat-faced fulling hammer

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

3. Flatternoun

   a drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

4. Flatterverb

   to treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to wheedle

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

5. Flatterverb

   to raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

6. Flatterverb

   to portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea of; as, his portrait flatters him

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

7. Flatterverb

   to use flattery or insincere praise

   Etymology: [OE. flateren, cf. OD. flatteren; akin to G. flattern to flutter, Icel. flara to fawn, flatter: cf. F. flatter. Cf. Flitter, Flutter, Flattery.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Flatter

   flat′ėr, v.t. to soothe with praise and servile attentions: to please with false hopes or undue praise.—n. Flatt′erer.—adj. Flatt′ering, uttering false praise: pleasing to pride or vanity.—adv. Flatt′eringly.—n. Flatt′ery, false praise. [O. Fr. flater (Fr. flatter); Teut.; cf. Ice. fladhra.]

Matched Categories

1. • Praise

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of flatter in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of flatter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of flatter in a Sentence

1. William A. Ward:

   Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Critisize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you.

2. Dave Brailsford:

   The focus will be on supporting Vincenzo Nibali and protecting through the flatter, mid-mountain stages, then, when it comes to the key stages, Vincenzo Nibali can do Vincenzo Nibali thing.

3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:

   Nevertheless the passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of causing disgust; and music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music.

4. William F. Buckley Jr.:

   We are so concerned to flatter the majority that we lose sight of how very often it is necessary, in order to preserve freedom for the minority, let alone for the individual, to face that majority down.

5. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk:

   For to be great, You will not flatter anyone. You’ll never cheat on someone. You will see the real purpose for the country and you will walk to that destination. Everyone will be against you. Everyone will try to turn you from your path. But you'll endure that. They will stack up infinite obstacles in front of you. You will pass over these obstacles by assuming yourself not big, but small, weak, unequipped, nothing and by being sure there will be no help from anyone. After that, if they say you “you're great", you'll just smile at them. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

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