A female person who flatters; a woman who praises others insincerely.
From 'flatter' + the feminine suffix '-ess' (used to denote female versions of roles or occupations, as in 'actress' or 'hostess').
The '-ess' suffix has become less common in modern English—we now say 'flatterer' for anyone regardless of gender, showing how language evolves to be more inclusive.
Feminine-marked form of 'flatterer,' using '-ess' suffix to denote a woman offering flattery. Historically used to distinguish and mark women's flattery as particularly deceptive or gendered behavior.
Use 'flatterer' for all genders, or specify 'male/female flatterer' if gender context is relevant.
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