late 14c., "pleasing to the imagination; dishonestly pleasing; having a false appearance of favorableness," present participle adjective from flatter. Meaning "gratifying to self-esteem" is from 1757. Related: Flatteringly.
双语例句
1. Some styles are so flattering that they instantly become classics.
有些款式特别衬人，很快就成了经典。
来自柯林斯例句
2. It's a very flattering offer, and I'mhonoured by your confidence in me.
这个提议让我受宠若惊，能得到您的信任我感到很荣幸。
来自柯林斯例句
3. There were pleasant and flattering obituaries about him.
