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FLATTER

(verb, adj., noun)

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There are 25 meanings of the word Flatter.

How to pronounce flatter:

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Flatter - as a verb

Praise somewhat dishonestly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blandish14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
praise8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disparage13

Flatter - as an adjective

Having no variations in height.

Example: "The land around here is flat."

(voice) without variations in pitch.

Having small or invisible breasts and/or buttocks.

Example: "That girl is completely flat on both sides."

(note) lowered by one semitone.

Of a note or voice, lower in pitch than it should be.

Example: "Your a string is too flat."

(of a tire or other inflated object) deflated, especially because of a puncture.

Uninteresting.

Example: "The party was a bit flat."

(of a carbonated drink) with all or most of its carbon dioxide having come out of solution so that the drink no longer fizzes or contains any bubbles.

Lacking acidity without being sweet.

(of a battery) unable to emit power; dead.

(of a throw) without spin; spinless.

Lacking liveliness or action; depressed; dull and boring.

Example: "The dialogue in your screenplay is flat -- you need to make it more exciting."

Absolute; downright; peremptory.

Example: "His claim was in flat contradiction to experimental results."

(of a consonant) sonant; vocal, as distinguished from a sharp (non-sonant) consonant

(grammar) not having an inflectional ending or sign, such as a noun used as an adjective, or an adjective as an adverb, without the addition of a formative suffix; or an infinitive without the sign "to".

Example: "Many flat adverbs, as in 'run fast', 'buy cheap', etc. are from old english."

(of a golf club) having a head at a very obtuse angle to the shaft.

(of certain fruits) flattening at the ends.

(authorship, especially of a character) lacking in depth, substance, or believability; underdeveloped; one-dimensional.

Example: "The author added a chapter to flesh out the books' flatter characters."

Fixed; unvarying.

Example: "A flat fare on public transport"

Flatter - as a noun

A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.

A flat-faced fulling hammer.

A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.

Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. also flattener.

Someone who lives in a rented flat.

Example Sentences

"She tried to flatter her boss by complimenting his work."
"He flattered his girlfriend by telling her how beautiful she looked."
"The artist's use of light flattered the model's features."
"The politician flattered the voters with promises he couldn't keep."
"I didn't trust his compliments because I knew he was just flattering me."
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Word Game Points

Is FLATTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flatter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLATTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is FLATTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flatter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLATTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is FLATTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flatter is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLATTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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