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Insincere praise spoken in order to gain favor from someone
Flattery, also called adulation or blandishment, is the act of giving excessive compliments, generally for the purpose of ingratiating oneself with the
Flattery
Headland in Washington state, United States
Cape Flattery (48°23′09″N 124°43′37″W / 48.385961°N 124.726912°W / 48.385961; -124.726912) is the northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States
Cape_Flattery
Topics referred to by the same term
flattery in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Flattery is the act of giving excessive compliments. Flattery or Flatterer may also refer to: Flattery (film)
Flattery_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
Flattery is the northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States, in Clallam County, Washington. Cape Flattery may also refer to: Cape Flattery
Cape Flattery (disambiguation)
Cape_Flattery_(disambiguation)
Emotion based fallacy
Appeal to flattery is a fallacy in which a person uses flattery, excessive compliments, in an attempt to appeal to their audience's vanity to win support
Appeal_to_flattery
Insincere flattery, once meant a false accuser
flatterer and refers to someone practising sycophancy (i.e., insincere flattery to gain an advantage). The word has its origin in the legal system of Classical
Sycophancy
Lighthouse in Washington, U.S.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cape Flattery Light. The Cape Flattery Light is a historic lighthouse structure located at the entrance to the
Cape_Flattery_Light
American singer (1958–2009)
"Billie Jean," directed by Steve Barron, produced by Simon Fields & Paul Flattery". Blender. October 2005. Gundersen, Edna (August 25, 2005). "Music videos
Michael_Jackson
Cape in northern Queensland, Australia
Cape Flattery is a cape in northern Queensland approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Cooktown, Queensland. The headland was named by James Cook
Cape_Flattery_(Queensland)
Australian rugby league player (1898–1969)
James Martin Flattery (2 November 1898 – 24 April 1969) was an Australian rugby league player of the 1920s and later a Surgeon Captain in the Royal Australian
Jim_Flattery
Limestone block in Blarney Castle
Power defined it this way: "Blarney is something more than mere flattery. It is flattery sweetened by humour and flavoured by wit. Those who mix with Irish
Blarney_Stone
Fictional characters
rambunctious, mischievous children on their ramshackle farm in rural Cape Flattery, Washington. Because she has so many children, Ma sometimes gets their
Ma_and_Pa_Kettle
Social networking service owned by Meta Platforms
2009). "Facebook Activates "Like" Button; FriendFeed Tires Of Sincere Flattery". TechCrunch. AOL. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved
1984 studio album by Toronto
Assault & Flattery is Toronto's sixth and final album, released in 1984. The album features only two original band members, Anne "Holly" Woods and Scott
Assault_&_Flattery
SS Cape Flattery (AK-5070) was laid down on 10 February 1972, as SS Delta Norte a Maritime Administration type (C9-S-81d) hull under Maritime Administration
SS_Cape_Flattery
Rap artist persona created by Jim Burke
as a 'Band of the Month' on the Kooba Radio podcast. His debut album "Flattery Not Included" was released in 2008 for the Grot Music label, which includes
Mr.B_The_Gentleman_Rhymer
The Cape Flattery class is a class of four torpedo trials craft in the United States Navy. All active craft are currently assigned to the Naval Undersea
Cape Flattery-class torpedo trials craft
Cape_Flattery-class_torpedo_trials_craft
1925 film
Flattery is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Tom Forman and starring John Bowers, Marguerite De La Motte, and Alan Hale. As described in a
Flattery_(film)
Island in Washington
group of islands about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) offshore (northwest) of Cape Flattery, which is on the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington
Tatoosh_Island,_Washington
MS Cape Flattery was a United States Maritime Commission type C1-B cargo ship built in 1940–41 by the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding, Tacoma, Washington,
MS_Cape_Flattery_(1940)
Group of wildlife refuges in Washington State, USA
managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. It includes: Flattery Rocks National Wildlife Refuge (125 acres (51 ha), ) Quillayute Needles
Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Washington_Maritime_National_Wildlife_Refuge_Complex
School divisions in Washington, United States
References: Brinnon School District No. 46 School District Report Card Cape Flattery School District 401 in Clallam county provides schools for the unincorporated
Rural school districts in Washington
Rural_school_districts_in_Washington
1968 single by Lynn Anderson
"Flattery Will You Get You Everywhere" is a song written by Liz Anderson that was recorded by American country music artist Lynn Anderson. It was released
Flattery Will Get You Everywhere
Flattery_Will_Get_You_Everywhere
Radio show
The Flattery Show was the first English-language radio chat show aired in the south west of France and a flagship Sunday evening programme broadcast on
The_Flattery_Show
cult of personality is a system of worshipful behavior through uncritical flattery and praise directed at national leaders. Cults of personality use various
List_of_cults_of_personality
5th-century BC Athenian historian and general
their actions with a historian's objectivity rather than a chronicler's flattery. The historian J. B. Bury writes that the work of Thucydides "marks the
Thucydides
Flattery, telling people what they want to hear
demonstrated that even obviously manipulative charm can be effective: insincere flattery increases positive evaluations even when recipients are aware of the ulterior
Superficial_charm
1989 single by Michael Jackson
part of the world." Directed by Jim Yukich and produced by Paul Flattery for FYI (Flattery Yukich Inc.), the music video for the song was filmed in two days
Liberian_Girl
1985 concert tour by Phil Collins
tour was staged. It was directed by Jim Yukich and produced by Paul Flattery. Flattery/Yukich also directed the video for "Don't Lose My Number" which was
The No Jacket Required World Tour
The_No_Jacket_Required_World_Tour
American football player (1904–1957)
Wilson Immel Flattery (February 4, 1904 – April 5, 1957) was an American football player. He played college football at the College of Wooster before playing
Willie_Flattery
1979 novel by Frank Herbert
Raja Flattery (part of the original Destination: Void crew) from hibernation, and reveals to him the true nature of this test. It tasks Flattery with
The_Jesus_Incident
Aesop's fable
ancient Greek vase. The story serves as a cautionary tale against heeding flattery. In the fable, a crow has found a piece of cheese and retired to a branch
The_Fox_and_the_Crow_(Aesop)
1987 comedic short film
other famous musicians. Written by Paul Flattery, Bruce V. DiMattia, and Kenny Solms, it was produced by Paul Flattery, directed by Jim Yukich, and narrated
The_Return_of_Bruno_(film)
Protected area in Washington state, US
Pacific Ocean along the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state, from Cape Flattery in the north to the mouth of the Copalis River, a distance of about 162
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Olympic_Coast_National_Marine_Sanctuary
Internet adage about Nazi comparisons
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Godwin's_law
the possible impeachment of Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Lucas Flattery Smith. The committee was chaired by Assemblyman H. S. G. McCartney, with
Impeachment_in_California
Peninsula in Washington, United States
Alava, the westernmost point in the contiguous United States, and Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point, are on the peninsula. Comprising about 3,600
Olympic_Peninsula
Attacking the person rather than their argument
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Ad_hominem
Greek explorer in service of Spain
Fuca Pillar, a tall, almost rectangular rock on the western shore of Cape Flattery at the northwestern extremity of the Olympic Peninsula, in what is now
Juan_de_Fuca
American actor and comedian (1944–2023)
Kansas song "Can't Cry Anymore" all of which were made by Flattery Yukich Inc (Producer Paul Flattery and Director Jim Yukich). He appeared in A Very Brady
Richard_Belzer
Type of informal fallacy
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Motte-and-bailey_fallacy
1987 studio album by Michael Jackson
2019. "Michael Jackson Remembered: 'Weird Al' Yankovic on Imitation as Flattery". Rolling Stone. July 9, 2009. Archived from the original on August 20
Bad_(album)
Romantic conversation opener
their likes and common interests, to more elaborate attempts including flattery or humor. Wikiquote has quotations related to Pick-up lines. Flirting Limerence
Pick-up_line
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901
be replaced by Benjamin Disraeli, who charmed Victoria. "Everyone likes flattery," he said, "and when you come to royalty you should lay it on with a trowel
Queen_Victoria
2010 sex comedy film directed by Scott Wheeler
December 29, 2010. Gibron, Bill (November 1, 2010). "The Sincerest Form of Flattery?: 'MILF'". PopMatters. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013.
MILF_(2010_film)
1988 novel by Frank Herbert and Bill Ransom
releasing multiple Earth organisms into Pandora's ecosystem, the sixth Raja Flattery clone, who went into hibernation when the voidship Earthling (from the
The_Ascension_Factor
2007 studio album by Aly & AJ
Michalka Michalka Dan Wilson 2:53 10. "Blush[b]" Michalka Michalka 3:33 11. "Flattery" Michalka Michalka Armato James 4:08 12. "I'm Here" Michalka Michalka 4:06
Insomniatic
Refutation of a logical fallacy
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Correlation does not imply causation
Correlation_does_not_imply_causation
1991 single by Voices That Care
Michael Davis-wrote film Double Dragon) and produced by Paul Flattery for FYI (known as "Flattery Yukich Inc"). 4-track CD-single "Voices That Care" — 4:56
Voices_That_Care
American slang term
social establishments with the intention of seducing a woman with his flattery and deceptive charm. The term is reported to have arisen around 1915 in
Lounge_lizard
Informal logical fallacy
fallacies, including appeal to consequences, appeal to fear, appeal to flattery, appeal to pity, appeal to ridicule, appeal to spite, and wishful thinking
Appeal_to_emotion
Logic founded on unproven premises
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Begging_the_question
American actress and singer
dated actor and musician Joe Jonas. She has confirmed that her duo's song "Flattery" was written about him. Since August 2017, Michalka has been in a relationship
AJ_Michalka
Attempt to influence others through displays of affection
that involves long-term members' flooding recruits and newer members with flattery, verbal seduction, affectionate but usually nonsexual touching, and lots
Love_bombing
Cats in Meitei culture
This article contains the Meitei alphabet. Without proper rendering support, you may see errors in display. Houdong (transl. the cat), sometimes spelled
Houdong
Arabic greeting
politeness. In France, salamalec has similar meaning, referring to excessive flattery. In Malta, Is-sliem għalikom is often used in Catholic Church masses as
As-salamu_alaykum
Greek word
Kolakeia (from the Greek κολακεία, meaning flattery) is the act of flattering someone as a means to take advantage of or gain something from them through
Kolakeia
British YouTube interview series
avoid?". Dimoldenberg flirts with her guests, often alternating between flattery and teasing insults. Chicken Shop Date is shot in fried-chicken restaurants
Chicken_Shop_Date
Fallacy regarding hypocrisy
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Tu_quoque
English servant to Charles II and James II (died 1691)
time-server and libertine, wasteful, unscrupulous, open to bribery and flattery". Chiffinch followed his older brother, Thomas, into service as a royal
William_Chiffinch
Form of incorrect argument and informal fallacy
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Straw_man
American Jazz band
the rich gather with the intention of seducing a wealthy woman with his flattery and deceptive charm. At its founding, the band consisted of John Lurie
The_Lounge_Lizards
Construct in psychology
Toxic positivity is distinguished from toxic flattery, which is excessive or sycophantic praise or flattery directed to another person. In one sense, toxic
Toxic_positivity
Canadian rock band
In 1985, the revamped sextet released their final album, Assault and Flattery. It featured the single "New Romance", written by Holly Knight and Anton
Toronto_(band)
State highway in Washington County, Washington, US
River. The highway continues west as Bayview Avenue to Neah Bay and Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point in the contiguous United States. SR 112 travels
Washington_State_Route_112
American rock band
(2012), Debris (2016) and three full-length albums The Sincerest Form of Flattery (2011), Future Fire (2013), Soul Drive (2019). Stickup Kid were signed
Stickup_Kid
Question containing an unjustified assumption
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Loaded_question
Exclusive reliance on quantitative observations in decision-making
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
McNamara_fallacy
picks apples and other fruit — 1923 book by Nels Anderson applesauce 1. Flattery 2. Blah, tripe, nonsense, foolish talk e.g."Aw, Applesauce!" apple strudel
Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States
Glossary_of_early_twentieth_century_slang_in_the_United_States
Fallacy of claiming the majority is always correct
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Argumentum_ad_populum
Idolization of a leader
idealized and heroic image of an admirable leader, often through unquestioning flattery and praise. Historically, it has been developed through techniques such
Cult_of_personality
Prime Minister of Japan from 1941 to 1944
what is true is true and what is false is false. To shade one's words in flattery to the point of untruthfulness would falsify the trial and do incalculable
Hideki_Tojo
Type of informal fallacy
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Poisoning_the_well
Logical fallacy in which the conclusion provides the premise
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Circular_reasoning
Topics referred to by the same term
an organization located in El Jadida, Morocco Cape Flattery Airport, an airport in Cape Flattery, Queensland, Australia, by IATA code; see List of airports
CQP
Queensland Government company managing sea ports in Far North Queensland
Marlin Marina and the Cairns Cityport project and the ports in Cairns, Cape Flattery, Karumba, Mourilyan, Skardon River, Quintell Beach, Thursday Island, Burketown
Ports_North
Spanish footballer (born 1992)
Iker Casillas Praises Performance of Isco, But Warns Not Be Blinded By Flattery!". Air Herald. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved
Isco
Faulty deductive reasoning due to a logical flaw
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Formal_fallacy
Fallacy of assumption of causation based on sequence of events
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Post_hoc_ergo_propter_hoc
Khan of the Mongol Empire from 1206 to 1227
a letter to Changchun, and objected to being addressed with obsequious flattery. He encouraged his companions to address him informally, give him advice
Genghis_Khan
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Observational interpretation fallacy
Observational_interpretation_fallacy
2011 studio album by The-Dream
"Wish You Were Mine" Terius Nash 10. "This Shit Real Ni**a" (featuring Pharrell) Pharrell Williams, Terius Nash 11. "Form of Flattery" Terius Nash
1977_(The-Dream_album)
Oil painting by Francisco Goya
were painting. No, this is not a send up. If anything it is an act of flattery. For instance on the left, in the blue suit, is one of the most odious
Charles IV of Spain and His Family
Charles_IV_of_Spain_and_His_Family
Logical paradox from vague predicates
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Sorites_paradox
American rapper (born 1975)
the Edward Jones Dome, St Louis. It was produced by Greg Sills and Paul Flattery, directed by Michael Dempsey. It was aired by ABC on August 14, 2011, at
Will.i.am
Japanese manga series
June 9, 2025 (2025-06-09) Bell receives offers to be a model or actress and flattery from store owners, but she ignores them. At school, Sakura explains that
Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World!
Yandere_Dark_Elf:_She_Chased_Me_All_the_Way_From_Another_World!
Species of echinoderm
M. franciscanus juvenile, found at Cape Flattery, WA: This individual is about 1.5 cm in diameter.
Red_sea_urchin
Protected prairie in Washington state, USA
Frank Jr. Nisqually Black River Columbia Conboy Lake Copalis Dungeness Flattery Rocks Franz Lake Grays Harbor Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian
Lacamas_Prairie_Natural_Area
cynicism, or prejudice towards the opponent in an argument. Appeal to flattery – using excessive or insincere praise to obtain common agreement. Appeal
List_of_fallacies
English novelist and poet (1816–1855)
their chastisement the weapon of personality, and for their reward, a flattery, which is not true praise. Only two copies of the collection of poems were
Charlotte_Brontë
Paintings from the workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder
expressions. The spirit of the Reformation is clear in the images' lack of flattery and expression of a strict ethical stance. The 1532 work from the series
Portrait of Martin Luther (Lucas Cranach the Elder)
Portrait_of_Martin_Luther_(Lucas_Cranach_the_Elder)
Swear words in Spanish-speaking nations
America, it may describe a congenial, outgoing person with a gift for flattery ("Julia is very cuca") or ("Eddie is so cuco; look at all the friends he
Spanish_profanity
American singer-songwriter (born 1999)
Senator Mitt Romney said, "They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In all seriousness, I wish Ritt Momney the best of luck in his music career
Ritt_Momney
Logical fallacy
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Specious_reasoning
in his suite. George does a monologue about having to know how to use flattery, George doing favors for people and then George holds up a copy of his
List of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show episodes
List_of_The_George_Burns_and_Gracie_Allen_Show_episodes
Informal logical fallacy
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
No_true_Scotsman
1994 single by Elastica
'homage' that proved that though imitation may indeed be the highest form of flattery, it can also cost in publishing royalties. Great song, though." Pitchfork
Connection_(Elastica_song)
Rhetorical device or literal parade with grotesque costumes
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Parade_of_horribles
Fallacious approach to mislead an audience
Consequences Argumentum ad baculum Wishful thinking Emotion Children Fear Flattery Novelty Pity Ridicule In-group favoritism Invented here / Not invented
Red_herring
Series of poker tournaments
Hold'em - Mystery Bounty 2,551 Joseph Casseus (1/1) $95,464+bounties Tim Flattery o3 $888 No Limit Hold'em - Crazy 8s 920 Corey Thompson (1/2) $136,160 Yuri
2025_World_Series_of_Poker
FLATTERY
FLATTERY
Boy/Male
Czechoslovakian
Flattery.
Surname or Lastname
German
German : variant of Klaus, a reduced form of the personal name Nikolaus, German form of Nicholas.English : nickname for a flatterer, from Old French glose ‘flattery’.
FLATTERY
FLATTERY
Boy/Male
Indian
(Celebrity Name: Zayed Khan)
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Iron Worker
Boy/Male
Hindu
Emerald
Girl/Female
Latin
or Selena.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
The World
Boy/Male
Tamil
One who holds snake
Girl/Female
Muslim
Decoration, Beauty, Show
Female
French
Feminine form of French Célestin, CÉLESTINE means "heavenly."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Premature daughter. First wife of Prophet Muhammad.
Girl/Female
Danish Teutonic German Hebrew Scottish
FLATTERY
FLATTERY
FLATTERY
FLATTERY
FLATTERY
a.
Not susceptible; not capable of being moved, affected, or impressed; that can not feel, receive, or admit; as, a limb insusceptible of pain; a heart insusceptible of pity; a mind insusceptible to flattery.
n.
One who frequents the tables of the rich, or who lives at another's expense, and earns his welcome by flattery; a hanger-on; a toady; a sycophant.
n.
The means employed to seduce, as flattery, promises, deception, etc.; arts of enticing or corrupting.
v. t.
To grain, or get away, by flattery.
v. t.
To inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, or the like; -- often with up.
v. t. & i.
To make palaver with, or to; to used palaver;to talk idly or deceitfully; to employ flattery; to cajole; as, to palaver artfully.
n.
Talk; conversation; esp., idle or beguiling talk; talk intended to deceive; flattery.
n.
Flattery; deceit; trickery.
n.
Flattery; soft phrases.
n.
A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction.
superl.
Having a strong dislike; disgusted; surfeited; -- with of; as, to be sick of flattery.
v. t.
To lead astray as if blind; to persuade to something evil by deceptive arts or flattery; to entice; to insnare; to seduce; to wheedle.
v. t.
To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.; as, to purchase favor with flattery.
v. t.
To cover with soft words; to disguise by flattery; to compliment; to sweeten; as, to sugar reproof.
v. i.
To ingratiate one's self; to obtain access or favor by flattery or cunning.
n.
A wheedling to delude; words used in cajoling; flattery.
a.
Given to flattery or deceit; flattering; cozening.
n.
Obsequious flattery; servility.
n.
Compliment or flattery used to disguise or render acceptable something obnoxious; honeyed or soothing words.
a.
Of or pertaining to a servant or slave; befitting a servant or a slave; proceeding from dependence; hence, meanly submissive; slavish; mean; cringing; fawning; as, servile flattery; servile fear; servile obedience.