Antonyms of adj unflattering

1 sense of unflattering

Sense 1
unflattering (vs. flattering), uncomplimentary -- (showing or representing unfavorably; "an unflattering portrait"; "an uncomplimentary dress")

flattering (vs. unflattering) -- (showing or representing to advantage; "a flattering color")
        => adulatory -- (obsequiously complimentary; "they listened with flattering interest")
        => becoming -- (displaying or setting off to best advantage; "a becoming new shade of rose"; "a becoming portrait")
        => ingratiating, insinuating, ingratiatory -- (calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner")

Similarity of adj unflattering

1 sense of unflattering

Sense 1
unflattering (vs. flattering), uncomplimentary -- (showing or representing unfavorably; "an unflattering portrait"; "an uncomplimentary dress")