verb

1. To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

2. To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.

3. To portray someone to advantage.

   “Her portrait flatters her.”

noun

1. The action of the verb to flatter.

2. Instances of flattery.

Synonyms: flattery, soft sawder

adjective

1. Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good

   “The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.”

Synonyms: becoming