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

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

They were so thoroughly outplayed that the eventual 2-0 scoreline actually flattered them. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Their creativity earned them a shoutout from Nicole Kidman herself, who was flattered by the playful gesture. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 July 2026

With or without Balogun, the co-host will be feeling confident against a Belgium team that has flattered to deceive in this tournament so far. — David Hickey, NBC news, 6 July 2026

Kim and North's nude wear flattered both mom and daughter, while the then-2-year-old's ever-expanding combat-boot collection continued to set up her siblings (and us) for intense shoe envy. — Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026