(of a person or their remarks) full of insincere praise and compliments (人及其言词)吹捧的,奉承的,谄媚的 the article began with some flattering words about us. 文章开头是一些对我们的溢美之词。 ■pleasing; gratifying 合意的;悦人的 [with infinitive]it was flattering to have a pretty girl like Fiona so obviously fond of him. 有菲奥娜这样美丽的姑娘如此地青睐他真是令他心满意足。 ■(especially of a garment or colour) enhancing someone's appearance (尤指服装或颜色)美化人的 I don't think anything sleeveless is very flattering. 我认为无袖装不是很美观。 ■(of a picture or portrait) giving an unrealistically favourable impression of someone or something (照片,肖像)比本人好看的 that's a rather flattering picture of him. 那张照片把他美化了不少。