flattered

past tense of flatter

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flattered Harry Potter director Christopher Columbus doesn't seem very impressed by actor Nick Frost's transformation into Hagrid… but he is flattered. Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025 More often than not, we're flattered and impressed when someone reaches out to us with a thoughtful message, Contois says. Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025 While Dorothy is flattered by the attention from a successful writer, her roommates, Blanche Devereaux (Rue McLanahan) and Rose Nylund (Betty White), are turned off by Barbara's arrogance and superficiality. Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Swanson herself was flattered to be a guest star during the 1973 season of Burnett’s show and was especially fond of getting to work with the show’s handsome supporting star, Lyle Waggoner. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 The heel featured a square low-cut vamp that flattered the foot. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattered
Verb
  • When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.
    Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • At the end of August, the All The Queen’s Men actress congratulated her man on his new law office in a warm and lengthy post on Instagram.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Shaffer was a musical encyclopedia, and his band prided itself on being able to respond almost instantly to anything that happened on the show.
    Chris Almeida, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
  • However, the fact of the matter is that the offense has improved and Iowa has always prided itself on the defensive side of the ball.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Henneberry commended both the Haberman family and the community for finding a bright light and taking something that is terrible and making something that is beautiful.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This act of sportsmanship by Nicklaus was both controversial and applauded.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The user who tweeted the video, @SMHIghlights1, taunted Sanders for wanting the starting quarterback job because Cleveland lost, and instead of joining in on the mockery, several fans in the comment section actually applauded Sanders for being a good teammate.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The court gave the green light for those sweeping immigration operations to continue in Los Angeles — a decision that was praised by the White House and castigated by immigrant rights advocates.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
  • New novels are rightly praised for breaking with traditional forms and criticized for turning to stale formulas and cliches.
    Nathaniel Moore September 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Next to them, a blond, fit-looking woman, seated alone on a mat with crutches beside her, massaged herself, kneading muscles with her hands and using a scarf to help stretch her legs.
    Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In order to get the best results, apply a small amount to clean, dry skin in the evening, gently massaged in until it’s fully absorbed.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Toronto first got to Junk in the third inning as Nathan Lukes stroked a leadoff double, advanced on Ernie Clement’s flyout and came home on Springer’s RBI single.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
  • On the pitch, Rory Delap had one hand on his hip while the other stroked his chin.
    Max Mathews, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Like so many institutions before it, the museum could have ignored the students, or puffed up some sort of defense.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • He was inspired by folkloric characters from history, like the Slavic Baba Yaga and the Italian Befana, as well as Victorian lady silhouettes, 17th century panniers, puffed sleeves, and harem pants.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025

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“Flattered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattered. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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