adj Uncommon

flattered

Flattered (adj) means Pleased and a little proud because of a compliment or gesture. Example: “She felt flattered when he remembered her birthday.”

adj

Pleased and a little proud because of a compliment or gesture.

"She felt flattered when he remembered her birthday."

"I'm flattered you thought of me first."

How to Use Flattered

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling pleased and complimented by something someone said or did.

Common pairings

feel flattered flattered by the offer

Word Forms

more flattered comparative, most flattered superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “flattered” mean?

The word “flattered” means pleased and a little proud because of a compliment or gesture. In plain terms, feeling pleased and complimented by something someone said or did.

How do you use “flattered” in a sentence?

Here is “flattered” used in a sentence: “She felt flattered when he remembered her birthday.”

What part of speech is “flattered”?

“Flattered” is an adjective.

Is “flattered” a common word?

“Flattered” is an uncommon word in modern English.