WordWeb Online

1. Showing or representing to advantage
   "a flattering colour"
    
2. Obsequiously complimentary
   "they listened with flattering interest";
   - adulatory

1. Praise or compliment someone, esp. insincerely or to win favour
   "No matter how much the sisters tried to flatter their dad, he refused to buy any more tickets for rides";
   - blandish
    
2. Make someone feel proud by praising them, or feeding their vanity

See also: becoming, ingratiating, ingratiatory, insinuating

Type of: praise

Antonym: pick at, unflattering

Encyclopedia: Flattering