True
Samuel Johnson defined such a wretch as a "sycophant" or someone who engages in servile behavior to gain favor or reward. This individual often displays arrogance or insolence, expecting to be rewarded with flattery in return for their subservience. Johnson's characterization highlights the moral degradation and lack of integrity inherent in such behavior, where one's self-worth is tied to the approval of others.
"Flattery will get you anywhere" is an old axiom. She went out with him because he's so good at flattery. Will flattery never cease?
Flattery will not work, I need results!Your poor behavior is not alleviated by your flattery.
no, but false praise is a synonym for flattery
His flattery fell on deaf ears.
Willie Flattery died in 1957.
Flattery Not Included was created in 2008.
Imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery.
Despite his constant flattery, she refuses to go on a date with him.
Willie Flattery was born on 1904-02-04.
The Flattery Show was created on 2011-02-06.
Some words that rhyme with "battlery" are battery, flattery, and plattery.