1. giving praise or compliments, especially in order to please someone
2. making someone look or seem more attractive or better than usual

Examples

• She received many flattering comments about her presentation.
• The magazine article was very flattering to the young actor.
• That dress is quite flattering on you.
• The soft lighting was flattering for the photographs.
• His flattering remarks made her feel confident.
• The portrait was painted from a flattering angle.
• She wasn’t sure if his flattering words were sincere.