flattering
schmeichelhaft – schmeichelhafter – am schmeichelhaftesten
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flattering
Expressing praise or appreciation and thereby making someone feel good about themselves.
Die Kritikerin fand äußerst schmeichelhafte Worte für seinen ersten Roman.
The critic found extremely flattering words for his first novel.
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Making someone or something appear especially advantageous, often better than in reality.
Das Foto ist wenig schmeichelhaft, weil es mein Gesicht breit und müde wirken lässt.
The photo is not very flattering because it makes my face look broad and tired.
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'Schmeichelhaft' (flattering) is derived from 'schmeicheln' (to flatter) and contains the suffix '-haft'. Here, it describes a quality or effect associated with flattering.
Seine schmeichelhaften Worte machten ihr Mut.
His flattering words encouraged her.
With words such as 'Worte' (words), 'Kompliment' (compliment), or 'Lob' (praise), 'schmeichelhaft' (flattering) usually refers to pleasant appreciation. With 'Foto' (photo), 'Licht' (light), or 'Darstellung' (depiction), it usually describes an especially advantageous effect.
Das schmeichelhafte Kompliment freute ihn sehr.
The flattering compliment made him very happy.
Für das Porträt wählte die Fotografin ein schmeichelhaftes Licht.
For the portrait, the photographer chose flattering lighting.
In the sense of pleasant appreciation, 'schmeichelhaft' (flattering) is often used with 'Worte' (words), 'Kompliment' (compliment), 'Bemerkung' (remark), and 'Lob' (praise).
Sie machte eine schmeichelhafte Bemerkung über seinen Vortrag.
She made a flattering remark about his presentation.
With pictures and depictions, 'schmeichelhaft' (flattering) is often used with 'Foto' (photo), 'Aufnahme' (photograph), 'Licht' (light), and 'Darstellung' (depiction).
Die schmeichelhafte Aufnahme ließ das alte Gebäude besonders elegant wirken.
The flattering photograph made the old building look especially elegant.
