Flatter Meaning in Hindi

Hindi Translations of Flatter: • चापलूसी करना (Chaaplusi Karna) — most common; to flatter/fawn over someone • खुशामद करना (Khushamad Karna) — to butter up/flatter; often with ulterior motive • झूठी तारीफ करना (Jhooti Taarif Karna) — to give false/exaggerated praise • मीठी बातें करना (Meethi Baatein Karna) — to say sweet things to please • स्तुति करना (Stuti Karna) — formal: to praise/glorify

Pronunciation: • Flatter = FLAT-er • चापलूसी = Chaa-ploo-si • खुशामद = Khu-shaa-mad

Usage — Multiple Meanings of Flatter:

1. To praise excessively (insincerely): 'He flattered the boss to get a promotion.' = 'उसने तरक्की के लिए बॉस की चापलूसी की।'
2. To make someone feel pleased/flattered: 'I am flattered by your kind words.' = 'आपकी तारीफ से मुझे खुशी हुई।'
3. To make something look better than it is: 'That photo flatters you.' = 'वह फोटो आपको वास्तविकता से बेहतर दिखाती है।'

Noun Form: • Flattery (चापलूसी / Chaaplusi) — the act of flattering • Flatterer (चापलूस / Chaaploos) — a person who flatters; a sycophant

Hindi Proverb: • 'चापलूसी में बड़ा जादू है।' = 'Flattery is a great magic.' • 'Flattery will get you nowhere' = झूठी तारीफ से काम नहीं बनता

Synonyms in English: praise, compliment, sweet-talk, cajole, fawn, butter up Antonyms in English: criticise, insult, condemn