He hadn't meant his flattering words, of course.

This began with some flattering words about us both, and implied that he had for long been unable to make up his mind about the abdication.

Just a kind word, a flattering word, Willi, to help us all out.

So saying she hurried off to the buttery, leaving Ralph laughing at her outspoken flattering words.

A flattering word Since I first heard her in Washington, I've loved this song the best.

Those are among the more flattering words I've heard in years.

His voice sounded so matter-of-fact that she had little difficulty in ignoring the more flattering words.

Didn't you try to win me over with flattering words?

She had not for a moment believed their flattering words, but they had been pleasant to hear nevertheless.