flatterer
Translation
flatterer, sycophant, toady
Examples
The king was surrounded by flatterers.
The king was surrounded by flatterers.
He is a flatterer who only wants a promotion.
He is a flatterer who only wants a promotion.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is a flatterer (sb.) is a person who praises insincerely He is a known flatterer.
to be surrounded by flatterers to have insincere people around you The politician was surrounded by flatterers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sycophant, bootlicker, toady
Etymology
From the verb 'to flatter' plus the agent noun suffix '-er', meaning 'one who flatters'.
Memory Tips
A person who makes others feel 'flattered' (pleased by compliments), often insincerely.