Meaning
flattering, gratifying
- gratifying, complimentary, or pleasant to hear
- promising or encouraging
In a sentence
La critica ha espresso un giudizio davvero lusinghiero sul nuovo romanzo.
The critics expressed a truly flattering judgment on the new novel.
Abbiamo ottenuto risultati molto lusinghieri già al primo trimestre.
We achieved very gratifying results as early as the first quarter.
Le sue parole non erano del tutto sincere, ma suonavano molto lusinghiere.
His words were not entirely sincere, but they sounded very flattering.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lusinghiero | masculine · singular |
| lusinghiera | feminine · singular |
| lusinghieri | masculine · plural |
| lusinghiere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently modifies words like 'risultato', 'parole', or 'giudizio'.