Flatter | Mean of flatter in English Dictionary

/ˈflætɚ/

• Verb
• to praise (someone) in a way that is not sincere
1. He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance.
2. His comments flattered her.
3. You're just flattering me.
• to cause (someone) to feel pleased by showing respect, affection, or admiration
1. It flattered her to be asked to sing at their wedding.
2. She was flattered when they asked her to sing.
3. I'm flattered that he asked me out, but he isn't my type.
• to show or describe (someone or something) in a way that is very favorable or too favorable
1. That portrait flatters him. [=that portrait makes him look better than he really does]

• to cause (someone or something) to look as attractive as possible
1. That dress really flatters your figure.
• to believe something about yourself that makes you feel pleased or proud
1. Don't flatter yourself—you don't sing any better than we do.
2. I flatter myself on my skill in dancing. = I flatter myself that I'm a good dancer.