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101laudatory — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. flattering, approving, eulogistic; see complimentary . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. commendatory, praising, approving, eulogizing, complimentary, favorable, acclamatory, flattering. ANT.: condemning, critical III… …
102oily — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Rich with oil] Syn. oleaginous, fatty, greasy, buttery, oil soaked, rich, adipose, pinguid, lardy, bland, soapy, soothing, creamy, oil bearing, oil rich, saponaceous, petroliferous. Ant. dry*, dried, gritty. 2. [Having a …
103flatter — (v.) early 13c., from O.Fr. flater to flatter (13c.), originally stroke with the hand, caress, from Frankish *flat palm, flat of the hand (see FLAT (Cf. flat) (adj.)). [O]ne of many onomatopoeic verbs beginning with fl and denoting unsteady or… …
104showered compliments on — give many compliments, give many flattering remarks, distributed an abundance of flattering remarks …
105fulsome — adjective 1》 complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree. 2》 of large size or quantity; generous or abundant. Derivatives fulsomely adverb fulsomeness noun Origin ME: from full1 + some1. Usage Although the earliest use of …
106smooth talk — noun persuasively charming or flattering language. verb (smooth talk) informal address or persuade with charming or flattering language. Derivatives smooth talker noun smooth talking adjective …
107criticism — criticism, critique, review, blurb, puff are comparable when meaning a discourse (as an essay or report) presenting one s conçlusions after examining a work of art and especially of literature. None of these terms has a clearly established and… …
108bouquet — /buˈkeɪ / (say booh kay), /boʊˈkeɪ / (say boh kay) noun 1. a bunch of flowers; a nosegay. 2. the characteristic aroma of wine, liqueurs, etc.; nose. 3. (plural) a. approval, applause: to get no bouquets. b. flattering remarks. –phrase 4. bouquets …
109flattery — /ˈflætəri/ (say flatuhree) noun (plural flatteries) 1. the act of flattering. 2. a flattering compliment or speech; excessive, insincere praise. {Middle English flaterie, from Old French, from flatere a flatterer, from flater. Compare flatter1} …
110ass-kissing — AND ass licking 1. n. the act f fawning over and flattering people. (Rude and derogatory.) □ After his show of ass kissing, Fred thought the judge would let him off with a light fine. 2. n. pertaining to the act of fawning over and flattering… …
