flatter
US /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
1.
schmeicheln, komplimentieren
to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere
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He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Er versuchte, seinen Chef zu schmeicheln, um eine Beförderung zu bekommen.
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She was flattered by his compliments.
Sie war geschmeichelt von seinen Komplimenten.
2.
schmeicheln, vorteilhaft wirken
to make someone look more attractive than usual
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That dress really flatters your figure.
Dieses Kleid schmeichelt wirklich Ihrer Figur.
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The lighting in this room doesn't flatter anyone.
Die Beleuchtung in diesem Raum schmeichelt niemandem.