flattering

To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.

To portray someone to advantage.

“Her portrait flatters her.”

To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.

The action of the verb to flatter.

Instances of flattery.

Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good

“The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure.”