Flattery Dream Meaning

Dreaming of being flattered usually comes from mixed feelings: a thirst for recognition, and doubt about how genuine that recognition is. Everyone likes to hear good things, but when praise in a dream feels overdone, your mind really wants to know whether there is true feeling behind the words or some hidden motive. Notice who is doing the praising, and the meaning becomes clear.

• Sincere praise from someone you know

  It reflects your confidence or a recent success.

• Flattery from a stranger or someone suspicious

  In waking life you need to be careful about someone who is using sweet words to get something out of you.

• Praising someone yourself for no reason

  This can point to a habit of keeping your own motives out of sight.

• Feeling uncomfortable at the praise

  Deep down, some doubt about your own worth still remains.

Not all praise deserves the same weight. Some words you can simply hear and set aside, and this dream reminds you of that.