0 past simple and past participle of flatter
1 to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere:
I am flattered that they took notice of my piece, but think their efforts to set the record straight only obfuscate matters further.
It also included some of the bestinformed specialists in the world, a formidable group to be entertained and flattered as well as informed.
The man appears flattered by her interest, but at the same time surprised by her aggressiveness.
I was flattered to be included, learned a lot, and gained a lot of confidence.
Nor is she flattered by an appeal to her domestic virtues.
In a single, undivided movement of around 15 minutes' duration, the concerto flattered to deceive in its opening paragraphs.
We are all flattered to be asked our expert opinion and no doubt this also plays a part in why reviewers are so generous with their time.
Like many great engineers, while disclaming any pretension to make architecture or practise an 'art', he was clearly flattered by the attention architects gave to his bridges and buildings.
