flattered

[ flat-erd ]

/ ˈflæt ərd /

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adjective

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!

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

the simple past tense and past participle of flatter¹.

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Origin of flattered

flatter¹ + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM flattered

half-flat·tered, adjectiveun·flat·tered, adjective

Words nearby flattered

flatstick, flat tax, flatten, flatten the curve, flatter, flattered, flattering, flatter oneself, flattery, flattie, flatties

How to use flattered in a sentence

I think she’s incredibly flattered that Lady Gaga is playing her, because she is, to put it mildly, self-absorbed.
The Outrageous True Story Behind House of Gucci|Cady Lang|November 24, 2021|Time
Chances are they’ll be flattered, and they might even reciprocate.
How to Have Fun With That Relative Whose Opinions You Can't Stand This Thanksgiving|Jonathan Haidt|November 24, 2021|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.
Democrats promised to slash drug prices. Now internal clashes are standing in the way.|Mike DeBonis|September 29, 2021|Washington Post
DeChambeau also swings a driver that is longer and has a flatter club face than other golfers.
Golf’s Masters tournament breaks with tradition and so does a serious contender|Fred Bowen|November 12, 2020|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.
Cozy, Fashionable Layers for the Woman in Your Life|Gabriela Aoun and Joe Jackson|November 10, 2020|Outside Online
The final score flattered Brazil, which had looked ragged and complacent for much of the game.
Brazil Slips Past Croatia, Thanks to Yuichi Nishimura|Tunku Varadarajan|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Duke was so easily flattered that he would willingly open up about his plans around the country.
Speed Read: A Black Cop Infiltrates The KKK|William O’Connor|May 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I was surprised and flattered and it felt surreal and natural at the same time.
Taylor Swift Says Singing "Livin' On A Prayer" with Prince William Was His Idea|Tom Sykes|February 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Neither side is flattered by what they see on the fringes,” he says.
Ghosts of the Confederacy Out in Force as Fringe Rules GOP|Eleanor Clift|October 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And online, flattered men and women contacted by these matchmakers are receptive to the concept.
Professional Matchmakers Build Business on Facebook|Nina Strochlic|August 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This had flattered his pride and his fondness for all dumb creatures had made them dear to him beyond his own belief.
Dorothy at Skyrie|Evelyn Raymond
The ministers at length flattered themselves that Harley's resolution might be rescinded.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
Jessie recognized the Bond Street type of rich fool who is flattered for his money.
The Weight of the Crown|Fred M. White
Wilson Lamb flattered himself on being pretty cool headed under all circumstances.
Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942|Various
He flattered himself that by timely suggestion he had stumped at least half a dozen would-be candidates for Mildreds hand.
The Fifth String |John Philip Sousa