lisonja

Definitions of lisonja
  1. noun
    excessive or insincere praise
    synonyms: adulación, candonga, halago
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    types:
    coba, gitanada, jabón, monada, zalamería
    flattery intended to persuade
    camelo, candonga, carocas, enlabio, pamema
    flattery designed to gain favor
    type of:
    cumplido, cumplimiento, saludos
    a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
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