flattering
schmeichelhaft
Word details
- German meaning
- Etwas, das positiv und lobend über jemanden oder etwas spricht, oft mit dem Ziel, Anerkennung oder Vorteile zu erlangen.
- English meaning
- flattering
- Synonym
- vorteilhaft, günstig
- German example
- Sein schmeichelhafter Kommentar machte sie verlegen.
- English example
- His flattering comment made her blush.
- Comparative
- schmeichelhafterSuperlative: am schmeichelhaftesten
- Opposite of
- flatteringunschmeichelhaft
Related words
- flatterhaft
flattering
- schmeichelhaft
flattering
- unvorteilhaft
unflattering
- wenig schmeichelhaft
unflattering
- Gleisner
A person who behaves in a flattering and hypocritical way.
- schwänzeln
To fawn means to behave in a submissive or flattering manner in order to gain favor.
- unschmeichelhaft
Unflattering
- straßenköterblond
Dishwater blonde
- Wurmzüngler
A person who tries to influence or deceive others through flattering and manipulative speech.
Example sentences with “flattering”
That dress is very flattering. (Das Kleid ist sehr schmeichelhaft.)
Frequently asked questions
How to say 'flattering' in German?
It is the adjective 'schmeichelhaft'.