Meaning of the word "a good listener is a silent flatterer" in English
What does "a good listener is a silent flatterer" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a good listener is a silent flatterer
US /ə ɡʊd ˈlɪs.ən.ər ɪz ə ˈsaɪ.lənt ˈflæt.ər.ər/
UK /ə ɡʊd ˈlɪs.ən.ə rɪz ə ˈsaɪ.lənt ˈflæt.ər.ə/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that by simply listening attentively to someone, you are making them feel important and valued, which acts as a form of subtle flattery
Example:
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He didn't say much, but he made her feel like the most interesting person in the room; truly, a good listener is a silent flatterer.
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I realized that a good listener is a silent flatterer when I saw how much people enjoyed talking to the quietest person at the party.