Flattery

Part of speech: noun (n.)

The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artiful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise. Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present. Rambler. Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver. Burke.

Synonyms: Adulation; compliment; obsequiousness. See Adulation.