flattery

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    excessive praise intended to please or gain favor
    de: Schmeichelei
  2. noun
    the act of flattering someone
    de: Beflissenheit

examples

  1. He used flattery to get the job.

    Er benutzte Schmeichelei für den Job.

  2. She despised his flattery.

    Sie verachtete seine Beflissenheit.