Word Finder - flattering

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To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

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To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.

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To portray someone to advantage.

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Her portrait flatters her.

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To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.

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The action of the verb to flatter.

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Instances of flattery.

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Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good

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The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.

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• becoming

But, flattering as was the offer, Petrarch declined it.

The invitation was renewed in the most flattering manner a year later.

The idea that Brandon felt relieved wasn't all that flattering - or comforting, for that matter.

The principal sources for the life of Stilicho are the histories of Zosimus and of Orosius and the flattering verses of Claudian.

The V-neck is very flattering to plus size women.

A-line dresses are a flattering shape for full figures.

Take a peek at just about any photograph from that period and it's clear that flawless skin and flattering colors were the main components for her daily look.

Everything won't work for every woman, but when you find a look that's flattering, stick with it.

Stila Silk Eye Shadow Wash is flattering on many skin tones and eye colors because of its pink and gold undertones.

Just be sure and choose the best and most flattering green tones.

You still want a flattering look, so stick to makeup colors that work with your skin tone.

One universally flattering lip color to try is Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey or Sheer Blackberry.

Brown shadows are extremely flattering with eyes that are a true green.

Purples and plums are extremely flattering with green eyes when used in the crease or smudged along the lash line.

Chocolate brown eyeliner is most flattering for green eyes, while black can look harsh.

For a fresh pop of color on the eyes, blue is actually flattering on most eye colors and makes the whites of your eyes look whiter.

Flattering your blue-green eyes has never been easier.

You don't need to pay someone to take a professional photograph, just have a friend who knows their way around a camera take some nice, flattering shots of you.

Another pose that is flattering for a man is to take a picture of his muscular back.

Playing with light and shadow can produce flattering effects for the male body and can make it appear more toned.

Rather, the female body lends itself to a variety of photo genres which paint women in a flattering light.

Earthy tones, such as blues and browns, tend to be flattering on most people.

Portrait angles are important in a flattering self portrait.

Professional photographers have long relied on lighting and camera angles to take the most flattering portraits of their clients.

To start, create a flattering camera angle by placing the camera slightly above eye level or higher.

Instead, stand or sit with your body at a 45-degree angle to the camera to create a flattering perspective.

If you have a broad face, turn your face away from the main light source in the photo to create narrower shadows and flattering lines.

Anyone can strike a pose, but it takes a certain skill to contort your body into a figure that is flattering and photographs well.

Styles from the 1950s and '60s are fun and flattering, and you can guarantee that if you wear a fake leopard coat at night, no one will be able to take their eyes off you.

With luck, you'll be able to find a flattering dress that meets all of the qualifications and can be worn dozens more times.

If it's cold outside, look Jackie Kennedy chic in a pair of flat riding boots, tights, and a turtleneck sweater in a look-at-me flattering shade.

If you need a plus sized dress, you may find sleeves to be more flattering.

The key is to find one that enhances your most flattering features and improve other body areas.

Wear clothing that is fashionable, comfortable, and flattering.

Try balancing your body with a shrug or shawl that will ward off the chill while flattering your upper half.

A fitted A-line skirt with a slight flare is the most flattering shape for all sizes.

Flattering all body shapes and styles in the most elegant and graceful manner, Tiffany prom dresses are a popular choice when seeking out a unique fabric or trendy cut in a special occasion gown.

Form fitted prom gowns are flattering on svelte or curvy body shapes.

That's why it's so important to choose a flattering shade.

However, some of the styles they carry can be flattering to fuller figured teenagers.

It can help to buy all your clothes for one outfit at the same store and to use colors and styles that are most flattering for your face and body type.

Remember, a tasteful party dress is flattering and fun but leaves plenty to the imagination.

Many styles are even more flattering when your waistline is emphasized.

It's important to choose a style that is flattering but also doesn't reveal too much.

Keep in mind that when you buy a designer dress, it should be flattering on you and not just be about a fancy label or extravagant price tag.

Either way, your dress should be flattering and fit you just right.

Instead, you will need to find a flattering maternity dress to wear on your wedding day.

While some styles are more flattering than others to pregnant brides-to-be, it does not mean you are restricted to those options.

Choosing flattering and coordinating bridal party dresses is a great way to insure your bridesmaids will be beautiful.

Choose a flattering style that won't make your shoulders look too broad.