flatteur

/flɑtœʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who flatters or tries to gain favor by flattering others.

“The politician’s advisors were accused of being flatteurs, trying to gain her favor with empty compliments.”

2. masculine noun

A type of hair smoothing and straightening iron.

“She bought a flatteur to style her long hair for the wedding.”

Synonyms

  • flatterer
  • sycophant
  • toady

Antonyms

  • adversary
  • critic