flattering
intermediateB1/ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/ · flat-ter-ing
excessively complimentary; pleasing or agreeable.
Meanings
excessively complimentary; pleasing or agreeable.
زیادہ تعریف کرنے والا؛ خوشگوار یا پسندیدہ.
تعریف کرنے والا
tareef karne wala
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Common Collocations
- flattering remarks
- flattering compliments
- flattering appearance
Example Sentences
Her flattering remarks made him blush.
اس کی تعریف کرنے والی باتوں نے اسے شرما دیا.
Us ki tareef karne wali baton ne use sharma diya.
The dress was very flattering to her figure.
یہ لباس اس کے جسم کو بہت خوبصورت دکھا رہا تھا.
Yeh libas us ke jism ko bohat khubsurat dikha raha tha.
Flattering comments can boost one's confidence.
تعریفی تبصرے کسی کی خود اعتمادی کو بڑھا سکتے ہیں.
Tareefi tabsray kisi ki khud aitmaadi ko barha sakte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'flatter' as someone who always 'brings sweet words'.
Imagine a person surrounded by flowers while receiving compliments.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کہتے ہیں کہ محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Kahte hain ke mohabbat mein nahi hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jaayen.
They say there is no difference in love between living and dying; we live seeing that one, for whom we could die upon seeing.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
باہر سے چمکنا، اندر خالی ہونا
Bahar se chamakna, andar khaali hona.
To shine on the outside but to be empty inside.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "flatter" — to praise excessively
First known use: 15th century
The term originates from Middle English 'flateren', from Old French 'flatter', meaning to smooth or stroke.