flannel

flan·nel

noun \ˈfla-n^əl\

Definition of FLANNEL

1

a : a soft twilled wool or worsted fabric with a loose texture and a slightly napped surface b : a napped cotton fabric of soft yarns simulating the texture of wool flannel c : a stout cotton fabric usually napped on one side

2

plural a : flannel underwear b : outer garments of flannel; especially : men's trousers

3

British : washcloth

4

British : flattering or evasive talk; also : nonsense, rubbish

— flannel adjective

— flan·nel·ly \-n^əl-ē\ adjective

Examples of FLANNEL

1. shirts made of bright-colored flannel
2. He wore a dark blazer and gray flannels.

Origin of FLANNEL

Middle English flaunneol woolen cloth or garment

First Known Use: 1503

Related to FLANNEL

Synonyms: adulation, blarney, butter, flattery [British], incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy

Related Words: allurements, blandishments, endearments; caresses, compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects; adoration, idolatry, worship; fawning, sycophancy, toadying; cajolement, cajolery, ingratiation, smarm; acclaim, applause, commendation, praise

Near Antonyms: bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down

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Rhymes with FLANNEL

channel, panel, scrannel