was flattering
- past progressive of flatter.
Example Sentences
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Even the great South African second row Eben Etzebeth said the 17-point gap between his side and Scotland on Sunday was flattering.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2024
Some of it was flattering, including a People magazine profile of Prince.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
White said Robinson was flattering, telling her what he found attractive about her profile.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 11, 2022
He was flattering us, though — feeding us a line and letting us off the hook of our own hypocrisy.
From New York Times ● May 13, 2021
Papa’s amazement at the size of the tree was flattering.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
