Lisonjera (en. Flatterer)

/li.sonˈxe.ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Related to flattery or excessive praise.

Example sentence: His flattering behavior was nothing more than a strategy to get what he wanted.

Su comportamiento lisonjero no era más que una estrategia para conseguir lo que quería.

Definition: Refers to a person who flatters in a self-serving manner.

Example sentence: She was a flatterer, always looking to gain an advantage over others.

Era una lisonjera, siempre buscando sacar ventaja de los demás.

Definition: Characteristic of a discourse that tries to please or delight in a less than genuine way.

Example sentence: Her flattering praise for the directors was evident to everyone.

Su lisonjera alabanza a los directores fue evidente ante todos.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the verb 'to flatter', which means 'to praise', from the Latin 'licentia' meaning 'freedom' or 'authority'.

Phrase: tailored flattery

Meaning: Praise made with the intention to manipulate.

lisonja a medida

Phrase: to be a flatterer

Meaning: To be someone who flatters for personal gain.

ser un lisonjero

Phrase: flattering praise

Meaning: Praise offered in an exaggerated and insincere manner.

alabanza lisonjera

Related word: flattery

Description: Action of excessively praising someone.

adulación

Related word: praise

Description: Compliment or nice remark about someone.

halago

Related word: white lie

Description: A lie told to avoid hurting or causing harm.

mentira piadosa

Meaning: A person who flatters to obtain favors.

Example: That girl is very flattering; she only praises those who can help her.

Esa chica es muy lisonjera, solo elogia a los que le pueden ayudar.

Meaning: Someone who uses flattery as a manipulation tactic.

Example: Be careful! Don’t believe her, she’s just a flatterer.

¡Cuidado! No le creas, es solo una lisonjera.