flatterer

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As Machiavelli warned, the ruler must not be taken in by flatterers.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2024

“WHO should know that their staffers are flatterers, freeloaders and liars.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2023

Those who declined to be flatterers this week will be more credible as champions of a new path.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2020

But in the company of parasitic flatterers, he takes his royal prerogative too far.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2017

Robert and his council of cravens and flatterers would beggar the realm if left unchecked ... or, worse, sell it to the Lannisters in pay-ment of their loans.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin