1. a person who praises someone excessively or insincerely, typically to gain favor or advantage
Usage: countable noun; often used with negative connotation

Examples

• He surrounded himself with flatterers who never told him the truth.
• The flatterer praised the boss's terrible idea to stay in his good graces.
• She was suspicious of the flatterer's sudden compliments about her appearance.
• Every king has flatterers at court who say whatever he wants to hear.
• Don't be a flatterer; honest feedback is more valuable than empty praise.
• The flatterer's insincere words fooled no one in the room.