flatterer

• As he is no flatterer, my heart is proud to read your eulogy sketched by a hand which is usually far from being lavish in praise. —  Hortense Makers of History Series
• "You're not a flatterer, are you, Carlie But I can't imagine who should present you with a gold watch," Carl mused, ignoring the comment Oh, you're not half bright to-day. —  Carl and the Cotton Gin
• He was a great flatterer, and was never weary of telling the tyrant how lucky and powerful and rich he was, and how enviable was his lot Dionysius finally grew tired of hearing his flattery; and when he once added, "If I were only obeyed as well as you, I should be the happiest of men," the tyrant offered to take him at his word By his order, Damocles was dressed in the richest garments, laid on the softest couch before the richest meal, and the servants were told to obey his every wish. —  The Story of the Greeks
• Your Highness much mistakes me The first snake was a flatterer--I am none And for my deeds, I only sting when stung 240 Bourb. —  The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 5 Poetry
• Even here I will put off my hope, and keep it No longer for my flatterer: he is drown’d Whom thus we stray to find; and the sea mocks Our frustrate search on land. —  The Tempest The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]

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