Meaning of the German Word "Schmeicheln"

schmeicheln

flatter

To praise someone too much or insincerely.

Example Sentence

Er schmeichelte dem Chef, um einen Vorteil zu erlangen.

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Definition: To praise someone too much or insincerely.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "schmeicheln"?

C1

What grammatical category does "schmeicheln" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "schmeicheln" belong to?

Emotions