n.; pl.Flatteries [ OE. flaterie, OF. flaterie, F. flaterie, fr. flater to flatter, F. flatter; of uncertain origin. See Flatter, v. t. ] The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise. [ 1913 Webster ]
Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present. Rambler. [ 1913 Webster ]
Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver. Burke.
[おあいそ;おあいそう, oaiso ; oaisou](n) (1) (pol) (See 愛想) compliment; flattery; (2) service; hospitality; (3) bill (at a restaurant; formerly, not used by customers); check[Add to Longdo]