flattered

flat-tered · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Feeling pleased and honored by attention, praise, or an invitation.

  2. 2.

    Having received excessive or insincere praise.

Phrases & expressions

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    I'm flattered — a polite expression of appreciation for a compliment or honor
  • •
    flattered but... — used to politely decline while acknowledging the honor

Related words

Antonyms: insulted, offended, slighted
See also: flatter, flattering, honored, pleased
Synonyms: gratified, honored, pleased

Etymology

Past participle of "flatter," from Old French flater ("to stroke, caress, flatter"), of Germanic origin.