What does "lisonjero" mean in English?

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Spanish

lisonjero

English

flattering

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Alternative translations of "lisonjero"

complimentary
obsequious
ingratiating
fawning

Examples of how to use "lisonjero" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un comentario muy lisonjero.
English
It was a very flattering comment.
Spanish
Ese comentario lisonjero me hizo dudar.
English
That flattering comment made me doubt.
Spanish
Juan no es lisonjero con nadie.
English
Juan is not flattering with anyone.
Spanish
Su tono lisonjero parecía falso.
English
His flattering tone seemed false.
Spanish
Evita el lenguaje lisonjero en reuniones.
English
Avoid flattering language in meetings.

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Fue un comentario muy lisonjero.

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