'flattery-driven' originates from the combination of 'flattery' and 'driven,' where 'flattery' comes from the Old French 'flaterie,' meaning 'excessive praise,' and 'driven' is the past participle of 'drive,' from Old English 'drīfan,' meaning 'to force or urge.'

'flattery' evolved from the Old French 'flaterie' and 'driven' from Old English 'drīfan,' eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'flattery-driven.'

Initially, 'flattery' meant 'excessive praise,' and 'driven' meant 'urged or motivated.' Together, they evolved to describe someone motivated by praise.