Synonyms of flattered

flattered

verb

past tense of flatter

1

as in congratulated

to praise too much

the billionaire has an army of assistants who are eager to flatter him at every opportunity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulated
• commended
• applauded
• praised
• overpraised
• massaged
• stroked
• puffed
• adulated
• coaxed
• honeyed
• belauded
• cajoled
• complimented
• wooed
• fawned
• buttered up
• wheedled
• idolized
• kowtowed
• sucked (up to)
• extolled
• hero-worshipped
• blarneyed
• toadied
• eulogized
• lauded
• endeared
• sweet-talked
• soft-soaped
• blandished
• worshipped
• ingratiated
• gushed
• felicitated
• courted
• slavered
• romanced
• slobbered
• drooled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disparaged
• belittled
• depreciated
• put down
• decried
• bad-mouthed

2

as in prided

to think highly of (oneself)

don't flatter yourself that no one has ever thought of that idea before

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prided
• congratulated
• piqued
• plumed
• bragged
• boasted
• swaggered
• crowed
• vaunted
• swanked
• felicitated
• vapored
• gasconaded
• swashed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flattered

Trump was flattered into joining Benjamin Netanyahu in attacking Iran, where former presidents had the intelligence to refuse his appeals. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026

Curry processed the sentiment, flattered by the validation in their gratitude. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Overall, Terry said he is flattered by the ad campaigns against the measure. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Earnings were flattered by Alphabet’s stake in Anthropic being marked to a higher value, causing the almost 300% year-over-year earnings spike. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

The silhouette of this design, created by Victor Edelstein—one of her favorite designers—flattered her figure thanks to the black sash that accentuated her waist and the dress’s strong shoulders. — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

Burwell said he’s flattered by recent online praise from the likes of Ethel Cain, Flying Lotus and Kid Cudi for his score. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

At first, Hanania told me, he was flattered that such accomplished people were paying attention to him. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

After the halftime siren, his kickpass to Williams set up a try for Jesse Kriel and a 19-0 lead that flattered Wales. — ABC News, 18 July 2026