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flattery
[/ˈflætəri/]
noun
feminine
lisonja
1.
Insincere or excessive praise, typically given to gain favor or advantage
She used flattery to win his approval.
Ela usou lisonja para ganhar sua aprovação.
2.
The action or practice of flattering someone
His constant flattery made her uncomfortable.
Sua lisonja constante a deixou desconfortável.
3.
Something that flatters or enhances appearance or reputation
The soft lighting was pure flattery.
A iluminação suave era pura lisonja.
NYC Slang
buttering up / sweet talk
Synonyms
adulation
praise
compliment
blandishment
sweet talk
Antonyms
criticism
insult
condemnation
reproach
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lisonja
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lisonja / bajulação
Bajulação also commonly used
São Paulo
lisonja / elogio excessivo
More formal register preferred
Portugal
lisonja
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
flattery will get you nowhere
lay on the flattery
imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
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