/ Dictionary / Index F flattery: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: flat•ter•y Pronunciation: (flat'u-rē), [key] — pl. -ter•ies. the act of flattering. a flattering compliment or speech; excessive, insincere praise. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: flattery (Thesaurus) flatter flat tire Related Content Daily Word Quiz: arid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language