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    Lisonja (en. Flattery)

    /liˈsonxa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Praise or compliment given to someone in order to please them and obtain something in return.
    His flattery earned him the trust of his boss.
    Su lisonja le hizo ganar la confianza de su jefe.
    Words or phrases that express exaggeration in compliments.
    He always uses flattery to try to win over his friends.
    Siempre usa lisonjas para intentar conquistar a sus amigos.
    Act of adulation with a hidden interest.
    The flattery from his colleague seemed suspicious to him.
    La lisonja de su compañero le pareció sospechosa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'laudare', which means to praise.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live on flattery
    To depend on the praise or adulation of others to gain benefits.
    vivir de lisonjas
    to give flattery
    To praise someone with hidden intentions or personal interest.
    dar lisonjas
    to not believe in flattery
    To be suspicious of compliments that do not seem sincere.
    no creer en lisonjas

    Related Words

    adulation
    Action of praising or veneraing someone with hidden intentions.
    adulación
    compliment
    Praise or positive comment towards someone.
    halago
    benefit
    Advantage or utility gained from an action.
    beneficio

    Slang Meanings

    Brag
    He's always playing up to impress others.
    Siempre está haciendo lisonjas para impresionar a los demás.
    Courtship
    His flattery was so obvious that everyone noticed his intention.
    Su lisonja era tan obvia que todos se dieron cuenta de su intención.