flattered

Example Sentences

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In response, she said she was "very flattered", adding: "Those early days were quite something, and to know that moment meant something to you all these years on truly humbles me."

From BBC

But now, at 79, that ego is being made worse due to what seems to be declining reserves of brain power and being flattered all day.

From Salon

The strength in November was flattered by a dip in the labor force and the participation rate, and hiring was concentrated among youth and in part-time work.

From The Wall Street Journal

Real GDP was likely also flattered by statistical effects like a low base and weak deflators, DBS’s economic team said.

From The Wall Street Journal

And I don’t need to be flattered, I really don’t.

From Los Angeles Times