Flattering words or compliments said to please someone or gain favor; often not fully sincere.
上司にお世辞を言っても意味がないと思う。
I don't think flattering my boss will do any good.
『それはお世辞にも上手だとは言えないよ』と彼は言った。
He said, 'You couldn't even call that good, even as a compliment.'
彼女はお世辞が上手で、初対面でも場を和ませる。
She is good at flattery and lightens the mood even on first meetings.
お世辞だと分かっていても、悪い気はしない。
Even knowing it's flattery, it doesn't feel bad.