Bible Dictionaries
Flattery
King James Dictionary
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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