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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishFeeling pleased and complimented by something someone said or did.
Common pairings
feel flattered
flattered by the offer
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more flattered
- Superlative
- most flattered
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Rhymes for flattered
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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.
