adulator (noun)

1. In the novel, the cunning adulator seduced the main character with his constant flattery.

2. The painting portrayed an adulator, elegantly dressed, whispering sweet words to a wealthy patron.

3. In Greek mythology, Hermes is often portrayed as an adulator, using his charm to deceive others.

4. The horror film featured a deceitful adulator who manipulated the protagonist through flattery and false promises.