/flat"euh ree/ , n. , pl. flatteries .
1. the act of flattering.
2. a flattering compliment or speech; excessive, insincere praise.
[ 1275-1325; ME flaterie flat ( er ) to flatter + -erie -ERY. Cf. FLATTER 1 ]
Syn. 2. sycophancy, toadying, fawning, pandering.