1. people who praise someone excessively or insincerely, especially to gain favor or advantage
Usage: plural of flatterer

Examples

• The celebrity was surrounded by flatterers who praised everything she did.
• He could distinguish between genuine friends and mere flatterers.
• The king’s court was full of flatterers seeking royal favor.
• She grew tired of flatterers who only told her what they thought she wanted to hear.
• True advisors give honest counsel, unlike flatterers who only offer empty praise.
• The politician was wary of flatterers who might have hidden agendas.