A flattering color. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Verb (used with object) : She flatters him by constantly praising his books. ,The portrait flatters her. ,a hairstyle that flatters the face. ,They flattered him into contributing heavily to the foundation. ,I was flattered by their invitation. ,He flattered himself that the dinner had gone well. From Dictionary.com.
What's flattering is that he has me on his mind when he's at home. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
Often, this is accomplished by simply showing the product in flattering light. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-08-01] Reference
He would NOT have written in flattering tones about how they eschew gadgetry in favor or a more low-tech way of hunting. From Wordnik.com. [Poor Representation] Reference
Which, given the size of my nose, may only result in flattering improvements. From Wordnik.com. [Nose to the Grindstone] Reference
It's not exactly what I would call a flattering portrait. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-07-01] Reference
Neither of these plays is exactly what you would call a flattering portrait. From Wordnik.com. [The New Yorker] Reference
65 Thus accounting for his sickness, improbably enough but in flattering way. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night] Reference
It's kind of flattering in a strange way, if it's true. From Wordnik.com. [elfpvke Diary Entry] Reference
WATSON: It's kind of flattering to be asked to sign something. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 15, 2001] Reference
On one hand, it's kind of flattering but also so ... old-fashioned. From Wordnik.com. [notes from the peanut gallery] Reference
"It was upsetting, but in a way it was kind of flattering," he said. From Wordnik.com. [Majorcan Designer Miguel Adrover Wows W.W.D. by Mocking Big Labels] Reference
He called all the mayoral talk "flattering" but insisted he's focused on his job. From Wordnik.com. [Mr. Comptroller? Try Mr. President] Reference
As did appear, in flattering him the least. From Wordnik.com. [Several Poems Compiled with Great Variety of Wit and Learning, Full of Delight] Reference
Elate with Hope — in flattering Fancy high. From Wordnik.com. [Letter 37] Reference
That's kind of flattering, but I doubt that it's true. From Wordnik.com. [Planet Atheism] Reference
As I see it 'virtuoso' is a kind of flattering title, no more. From Wordnik.com. [Violin Mastery Talks with Master Violinists and Teachers] Reference
"It's kind of flattering, if you think about it," Smoltz said. From Wordnik.com. [Berkshire Eagle Most Viewed] Reference
Poe thanks her for the "flattering" request and supplies his autograph. From Wordnik.com. [Poe Collection: Letter, Edgar Allan Poe to Miss Lucy D. Henry, 1843 June 20] Reference
Also, being asked where I work is kind of flattering, and kind of creepy. From Wordnik.com. Reference
We laugh it off and I guess it's kind of flattering people are rooting for us. From Wordnik.com. [TVGuide.com: Breaking News] Reference
The lyrics arent REALLY cheesy or anything, theyre "flattering" and funny i guess. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions] Reference
Which I suppose is kind of flattering because everyone said that about "Kick-Ass" too. From Wordnik.com. [ComicsAlliance.com] Reference
It looks like the kind of flattering one-piece we'll be hunting down come holiday time. From Wordnik.com. [Sky Showbiz - Latest] Reference
"At least he was pretty nice, said -- 'how about u pose for a' flattering 'shot," she added. From Wordnik.com. [Extra] Reference
If I see another "flattering" wrap dress in the plus size section again I think I'll scream. From Wordnik.com. [Modestly Yours] Reference
Klobuchar, on whether it's both "flattering" and "awkward" to be mentioned as a potential nom. From Wordnik.com. [Hotline On Call] Reference
"On the market-place all the huckstresses talk to me about you, with the idea of flattering me. From Wordnik.com. [The Torrent Entre Naranjos] Reference
"flattering" repeatedly thrown around on Project Runway, and this was that day. From Wordnik.com. [BlogHer] Reference
"flattering" but wanted to have a stencil that her kids could carve and have some fun with. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
The picture that emerges this time is less flattering. From Wordnik.com. ['I HAVEN'T SUFFERED DOUBT'] Reference
It's flattering he heard our love for American folk music. From Wordnik.com. [Q&Amp;A: Jack White] Reference
Whatever the usage, dog-food references aren't particularly flattering. From Wordnik.com. [The New Power Breakfast] Reference
The enthusiasm about your potential candidacy must be both gratifying and flattering. From Wordnik.com. [Memorandum To Mrs. Clinton From: George Stepanopoulos Re: Why You Shouldn't Run] Reference
"It's flattering that people took them as a memento, but they are valuable," she says. From Wordnik.com. [A Casual Carolyn On Camera] Reference
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