flattered
Americanadjective
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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!
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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.
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Burwell said he’s flattered by recent online praise from the likes of Ethel Cain, Flying Lotus and Kid Cudi for his score.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Still, this was partly flattered by a front-loading of activity in March as businesses sought to get ahead of higher energy costs and supply-chain disruptions caused by conflict in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Sir Idris, who has previously said that he was "never in the race" to play the famous spy despite years of rumours, told GQ that he was nevertheless flattered by the suggestion.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
The reasons have to do with how accountants treat all that AI spending, plus some longer-term trends that have flattered corporate profitability.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
“Me? I don’t think so,” he said, flattered but doubtful.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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