flattered

[ flat-erd ]

adjective

1. feeling gratified or honored by unexpected favorable attention, as an invitation or compliment:

   Thank you so much for linking to my recipe; I'm beyond flattered!

2. praised or complimented in an insincere way, usually as a form of manipulation:

   Having received the supreme compliment from his guru, the flattered and now penniless devotee offered to work for him for nothing.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of flatter ¹( def ).

Other Words From

• half-flat·tered adjective
• un·flat·tered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of flattered¹

flatter ¹( def ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

I think she’s incredibly flattered that Lady Gaga is playing her, because she is, to put it mildly, self-absorbed.

From Time

Chances are they’ll be flattered, and they might even reciprocate.

From Time

“We’re flattered that our advocacy team is held in such high esteem, but the real challenge facing lawmakers is an extreme proposal that will limit access to lifesaving treatments and destroy future innovation,” he said.

From Washington Post

DeChambeau also swings a driver that is longer and has a flatter club face than other golfers.

From Washington Post

It’s no surprise that the Crasher is Electric’s bestselling women’s frame—the oversize square silhouette will flatter any face shape.

From Outside Online

The final score flattered Brazil, which had looked ragged and complacent for much of the game.

From The Daily Beast

Duke was so easily flattered that he would willingly open up about his plans around the country.

From The Daily Beast

I was surprised and flattered and it felt surreal and natural at the same time.

From The Daily Beast

“Neither side is flattered by what they see on the fringes,” he says.

From The Daily Beast

And online, flattered men and women contacted by these matchmakers are receptive to the concept.

From The Daily Beast

This had flattered his pride and his fondness for all dumb creatures had made them dear to him beyond his own belief.

From Project Gutenberg

The ministers at length flattered themselves that Harley's resolution might be rescinded.

From Project Gutenberg

Jessie recognized the Bond Street type of rich fool who is flattered for his money.

From Project Gutenberg

Wilson Lamb flattered himself on being pretty cool headed under all circumstances.

From Project Gutenberg

He flattered himself that by timely suggestion he had stumped at least half a dozen would-be candidates for Mildreds hand.

From Project Gutenberg