Answer: flattering

AnswerCrossword Clue
FLATTERINGSycophantic
FLATTERINGAdulator's forte
flatteringencourage or gratify especially with the assurance that something is right I flatter myself that my interpretation is correct
flatteringportray too favorably the portrait flatters him
flatteringguile 4
flatteringuse flattery
flatteringdisplay to advantage candlelight often flatters the face
flatteringFLATTER, to praise excessively
flatteringto praise excessively especially from motives of self-interest