FLATTERED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

flattered

verb

Definition of flattered

past tense of flatter

as in congratulated

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

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as in prided

to think highly of (oneself) don't flatter yourself that no one has ever thought of that idea before

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Recent Examples of flattered Black responded in December, indicating that he was flattered but confused. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 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

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The leaders of right-wing populist parties in Spain and Portugal also congratulated AfD, German news agency dpa reported.

— Kirsten Grieshaber, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2026
Several of Crowder’s Tell Me Lies costars congratulated her in the comment section.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of congratulated

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Parton prided herself on the success of her Imagination Library, which has given more than 330 million books to children around the world.

— Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
West Ham have always prided themselves on being the ‘Academy of Football’, and this was that nickname turning into reality.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of prided

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The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Lyne commended the Chicago actor specifically for a scene partway into the movie, when Lane’s Connie is deep into her affair but Gere’s Edward only has vague suspicions.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of commended

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The playcalling duties have been assumed by offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, a move that Tepper applauded.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
During one rehearsal scene between them — a master-class, no other word for it — the Telluride crowd applauded in the middle of the movie.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of applauded

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Pembroke Pines Police Chief Jose Vargas on Wednesday made the decision to shut down all license-plate cameras in the city, a decision urged by Mayor Angelo Castillo and praised by commissioners during their regular meeting Thursday night.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Speaking outside the court Friday, defense attorney Kevin Reddington praised Clancy for enduring in such a difficult situation.

— Carmel Wroth, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of praised

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The 24-time Grand Slam champion appeared to suffer a cramp in his left foot, threw up, and took a medical time-out to have his back massaged between the fourth and fifth sets before losing to Argentine player Mariano Navone.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Top Plays from Bears @ Titans To be clear, the first version will likely be revised and massaged before the Bears arrive at their first meaningful practice of Week 1.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of massaged

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But Kim stroked a walk-off single into left field in the ninth inning off Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott to give the Atlanta Braves a 6-5 victory over the Dodgers on Wednesday night.

— Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026
Afterwards, as Cheogyal puts it, the spiritual leader stroked his head with compassion.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

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