| NOUN | communication | flattery | excessive or insincere praise |
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| Sounds | flae'teriy | |
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| Rhymes | accessory ... worry: 199 rhymes with eriy... | |
| Meaning | excessive or insincere praise. | |
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| Narrower | adulation | servile flattery |
| blandishment, cajolery, palaver | flattery intended to persuade | |
| blarney, coaxing, soft soap, sweet talk | flattery designed to gain favor / favor / favor | |
| puffery | A flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes) | |
| Broader | compliment | A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration |
| Verbs | flatter | praise somewhat dishonestly |