flattered

verb
UK: /ˈflætəd/
US: /ˈflætərd/

  1. Pleased and honored by something someone has said or done.

    1. I was flattered by the invitation to speak, although I was busy. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was flattered by his compliments, but remained cautious about his true intentions. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make someone feel pleased by praising them.

    1. He flattered her with compliments on her beautiful dress. [ ] [ ]
    2. The interviewer flattered the candidate hoping to get a more honest response during the session. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

delighted
flattered adjective

  1. Appearing better or more attractive than in reality.

    1. That color is very flattered on you and highlights your eyes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soft lighting in the restaurant was very flattered, making everyone look their best. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flattered" in English means: Pleased and honored by something someone has said or done., To make someone feel pleased by praising them..

The phonetic transcription of "flattered" is /ˈflætəd/ in British English and /ˈflætərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flattered": delighted.

Example usage of "flattered": "I was flattered by the invitation to speak, although I was busy.". More examples on the page.