Meaning of the word flattery in English

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flattery

US /ˈflæt̬.ər.i/
UK /ˈflæt̬.ər.i/

Noun

1.

the act of praising someone, often in a way that is not sincere, because you want something from them:

Example:
I was really pleased when he said how well I'd done, because he isn't known for flattery.
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