flatteringcomment
nounUK /ˈflætərɪŋ ˈkɒmɛnt/
US /ˈflætərɪŋ ˈkɑmɛnt/
A flattering comment is a nice thing someone says that makes you feel good about yourself.
My teacher gave me a flattering comment about my drawing.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A remark that praises someone more than they truly deserve.
He only said that flattering comment to get a favor from her.
3. A comment that makes someone or something look better than it really is.
The photo's flattering comment in the ad made the old car seem brand new.
4. Words said to please someone, sometimes insincerely.
Her flattering comment about his singing made him blush, though he knew it wasn't true.