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flatter

The word “flatter” has 2 syllables: flat-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈflætər/

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In the thesaurus, “flatter” has 51 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for flatter along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for flatter

Antonyms for flatter

Meanings of flatter

  • adjective
    1. Having no variations in height.
    2. (voice) Without variations in pitch.
    3. Having small or invisible breasts and/or buttocks.
    4. (note) Lowered by one semitone.
    5. Of a note or voice, lower in pitch than it should be.
    6. (of a tire or other inflated object) Deflated, especially because of a puncture.
    7. Uninteresting.
    8. (of a carbonated drink) With all or most of its carbon dioxide having come out of solution so that the drink no longer fizzes or contains any bubbles.
    9. Lacking acidity without being sweet.
    10. (of a battery) Unable to emit power; dead.
    11. (of a throw) Without spin; spinless.
    12. Lacking liveliness or action; depressed; dull and boring.
    13. Absolute; downright; peremptory.
    14. (of a consonant) sonant; vocal, as distinguished from a sharp (non-sonant) consonant.
    15. (grammar) Not having an inflectional ending or sign, such as a noun used as an adjective, or an adjective as an adverb, without the addition of a formative suffix; or an infinitive without the sign "to".
    16. (of a golf club) Having a head at a very obtuse angle to the shaft.
    17. (of certain fruits) Flattening at the ends.
    18. (authorship, especially of a character) Lacking in depth, substance, or believability; underdeveloped; one-dimensional.
    19. Fixed; unvarying.
  • verb
    1. To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
    2. To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.
    3. To portray someone to advantage.
    4. To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.
  • noun
    1. A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.
    2. A flat-faced fulling hammer.
    3. A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.
    4. Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener.
    5. Someone who lives in a rented flat.

Example Sentences

  • She tried to flatter her boss with compliments.
  • He did not mean to flatter, but his words sounded overly polite.
  • The designer chose colors that flatter the room’s size.
  • Compliments can flatter someone if they feel sincere.
  • The angle of the photo did not flatter the subject.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to flatter, such as: adulate, applaud, bad-mouth, belaud, belittle, blandish, blarney.

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