flatterer
noun C2
Plain meaning
someone who praises people too much, often to gain something
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe someone who praises people too much, often to gain something, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned flatterer as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines flatterer in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear flattererevidence of flattererwidespread flatterer
Watch out
Do not use “flatterer” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.