flattering Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb praise somewhat dishonestly
    flatter; blandish.
  2. adjective showing or representing to advantage
    • a flattering color

WordNet

Flat"ter*ing adjective
Definitions
  1. That flatters (in the various senses of the verb); as, a flattering speech.
    Lay not that flattering unction to your soul. Shak.
    A flattering painter, who made it his care, To draw men as they ought be, not as they are. Goldsmith.

Webster 1913