Answer: flatters

AnswerCrossword Clue
FLATTERSPortrays favorably
FLATTERSPleases the eye, ear, etc.
FLATTERSPortrays too favorably.
FLATTERSBlandishes
FLATTERSButters up
flattersMake (someone) feel honored and pleased
flattersPlease (the ear or eye)
flattersFLATTER, to praise excessively
flattersGive an unrealistically favorable impression of
flatters(of a color or a style of clothing) Make (someone) appear more attractive or to the best advantage
flattersLavish insincere praise and compliments upon (someone), esp. to further one's own interests
flattersMake oneself feel pleased by believing something favorable about oneself, typically something that is unfounded