flattered
Example Sentences
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Harrington said he is flattered by the praise, but he did not want to overstate his own importance on Burnham's journey.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Kemi Badenoch has said she is flattered by rapper Nicki Minaj's comments comparing the Conservative leader to Margaret Thatcher.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
I was very flattered, but I also understand the responsibility.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
The reasons have to do with how accountants treat all that AI spending, plus some longer-term trends that have flattered corporate profitability.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
So we thought it would be a good idea for her to be married to him, and since she was flattered by the notion, we’ve decided to call her Mrs. Beaverbrook from now on.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
