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    Lisonjero (en. Flattering)

    /li-son-'xe-ro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Someone who frequently flatters or adulates someone.
    His flattering behavior did not convince anyone.
    Su comportamiento lisonjero no convenció a nadie.
    One who seeks to obtain something through flattery.
    Be careful with his flattering words, he just tries to get what he wants.
    Ten cuidado con sus palabras lisonjeras, solo intenta conseguir lo que quiere.
    Prone to adulation, especially to gain favor.
    The politician's speech was flattering and empty.
    El discurso del político fue lisonjero y vacío.

    Etymology

    From the term 'lisonja', which comes from the Latin 'laetitia' meaning joy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak flatteringly
    To speak with excessive compliments to please someone.
    hablar lisonjero
    empty flattery
    Compliments that lack sincerity or foundation.
    lisonjas vacías
    to be flattering
    To have the habit of flattering others.
    ser lisonjero

    Related Words

    flattery
    Exaggerated praise or flattery.
    lisonja
    adulation
    An act of praising or flattering someone excessively.
    adulación
    compliment
    A comment that favors or pleases someone.
    halago

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who exaggerates in their compliments.
    That flatterer always tries to win people over with his compliments.
    Ese lisonjero siempre trata de ganarse a la gente con sus cumplidos.
    A person who says what they think others want to hear.
    Don't believe him, he's just a flatterer who wants to come out looking good.
    No le creas, es solo un lisonjero que quiere salir bien parado.