artificial flattery
Frequency: 3.50.8 per million words
Used to describe praise that is insincere or contrived.
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Examples (10)
- Salespeople are often accused of using artificial flattery.
- His artificial flattery was obvious to everyone in the room.
- Don't be fooled by her artificial flattery - she wants something.
- The politician's artificial flattery failed to win over the voters.
- I can spot artificial flattery from a mile away.
- Her smile accompanied the artificial flattery she showered on her boss.
- The interview was full of artificial flattery and empty compliments.
- He rejected the artificial flattery and asked for honest feedback.
- The critic dismissed the review as mere artificial flattery.
- Students quickly learn to recognize artificial flattery from genuine praise.