Flattery vs. Compliment
Flatterynoun
(uncountable) Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.
Flatterynoun
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.
Flatterynoun
The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise.
Flatterynoun
excessive or insincere praise
Flattery
Flattery (also called adulation or blandishment) is the act of giving excessive compliments, generally for the purpose of ingratiating oneself with the subject. It is also used in pick-up lines when attempting to initiate sexual or romantic courtship.
Complimentnoun
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
Complimentnoun
(uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
Complimentnoun
misspelling of complement
Complimentverb
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to); to express a favorable opinion (of).
Complimentverb
misspelling of complement
Complimentnoun
An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend.
Complimentverb
To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.
Complimentverb
To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.
Complimentnoun
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
Complimentverb
say something to someone that expresses praise;
Complimentverb
express respect or esteem for
Complimentnoun
a polite expression of praise or admiration
Complimentnoun
an act or circumstance that implies praise or respect
Complimentnoun
congratulations or praise expressed to someone
Complimentnoun
formal greetings, especially when sent as a message
Complimentverb
politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something
Complimentverb
praise (something) politely
Complimentverb
present someone with (something) as a mark of courtesy
