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Flattery
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FLAT'TERY, n.
1. False praise commendation bestowed for the purpose of gaining favor and influence, or to accomplish some purpose. Direct flattery consists in praising a person himself indirect flattery consists in praising a person through his works or his connections.
Simple pride for flattery makes demands.
Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present.
2. Adulation obsequiousness wheedling.
3. Just commendation which gratifies self-love.
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Dictionary of Words from the King James Bible. Public Domain. Copy freely.
Material presented was supplied by Brandon Staggs and was derived from the KJV Dictionary found on his website located at av1611.com.
The unabridged 1828 version of this dictionary in the SwordSearcher Bible Software.
Dictionary of Words from the King James Bible. Public Domain. Copy freely.
Material presented was supplied by Brandon Staggs and was derived from the KJV Dictionary found on his website located at av1611.com.
The unabridged 1828 version of this dictionary in the SwordSearcher Bible Software.
Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Flattery'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/kjd/f/flattery.html.
Entry for 'Flattery'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/kjd/f/flattery.html.
