schmeichlerisch

flattering, fawning

adjective SHMAY-khle-rish Rare

Also means

sycophantic, ingratiating

Usage Note

Schmeichlerisch describes excessive or insincere flattery aimed at gaining favour. Unlike lobenswert (praiseworthy), it implies ulterior motives. A schmeichlerisches Kompliment may be pleasing but is not taken seriously.

Examples

"Seine schmeichlerischen Worte überzeugten niemanden wirklich."

Natural Translation

His flattering words did not really convince anyone.

Literal Translation

His flattering words convinced nobody truly.

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