flattering

flattering
adjective
  1. (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。
派生
flatteringly
adverb
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