flattering

/ˈflætəɹɪŋ/adj
Middle School
1

Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.

2

Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary.

3

That which represents too favorably.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing