Compliment Vs. Flattery

Compliment Vs. Flattery

 Compliment

Statement of praise. Something said to express praise or approval.

Flattery

Paying of compliments to win favor. An act or instance of complimenting somebody, often excessively or insincerely, especially in order to gain an advantage.

Flattery is inclusive of the word compliment in its definition, however I do not believe it is the same nor should it be used synonymously.

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