<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Enhancing the appearance of a person or thing, as by highlighting pleasing features or making less pleasing ones inconspicuous.</li><li>Causing a person or thing to seem better or more attractive than is really the case.</li><li>Pleasing or gratifying someone by attention or compliments.</li><li>Praising or complimenting someone insincerely or excessively, especially in an attempt to curry favor.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>The act of attempting to curry favor by praising or complimenting someone insincerely or excessively.</li></ul>