flattery

Example:His flattery made her feel important and valued.

Definition:the act of saying nice things to someone in order to make them like you, often in an insincere way

Example:He was accused of aping flattery to win over the new boss.

Definition:the act of seeking to emulate or copy flattery in order to gain favor or approval, often insincerely

Example:His continuous praise as flattery became unbearable to listen to.

Definition:the act of praising someone with insincere or excessive flattery

Example:The politician’s flattery and obsequiousness were seen as a attempt to manipulate public opinion.

Definition:the combination of excess flattery and servile behavior, often used in a negative context