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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It was generally in a way that flattered their returns.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Flustered, but flattered, Dianne is preparing to sign a napkin when the fan explains that she especially liked the sitcom “Bless This Mess.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Bad Bunny did not address the bubbling tensions over his performance at Thursday's press conference, where hosts Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden flattered him with softball questions.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
“I am always flattered and taken aback when someone tells me ‘I watched you.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026
I can’t help but feel flattered that they would take this time to look for me, when the town is full of indigenous girls who would love to compete for queen.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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