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Appreciative vs Flattering - What's the difference?

appreciative | flattering | Related terms |

Appreciative is a related term of flattering.


As adjectives the difference between appreciative and flattering

is that appreciative is showing appreciation or gratitude while flattering is attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.

As a verb flattering is

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As a noun flattering is

the action of the verb to flatter.

appreciative

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing appreciation or gratitude.
  • Capable of showing appreciation.

    • flattering

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
    • The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.

    Synonyms

    * becoming

    Antonyms

    * unbecoming, unflattering

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The action of the verb to flatter.
  • Instances of flattery.

    • Synonyms

    * flattery * soft sawder