lusingare
to flatter
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/luzinˈɡaːre/
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Cultural Note
'Lusingare' comes from the Latin 'lusingari' and carries a hint of artifice — flattery that may or may not be sincere. Italian culture has a rich tradition of complimenting artfully, and the line between sincere admiration and strategic flattery is often deliberately blurred. The reflexive form 'lusingarsi' means to delude oneself.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi lusinga che tu pensi questo di me.
I'm flattered that you think this of me.
Non cercare di lusingarmi per ottenere qualcosa.
Don't try to flatter me to get something.
Sa come lusingare le persone per farle sentire importanti.
He knows how to flatter people to make them feel important.