Be/feel flattered
verb
To feel honoured or pleased by something that someone says or does.
I was flattered to be asked to be her maid of honour.
Often appears as...
- be flattered by
- feel flattered by
verb
To believe something positive about yourself, especially when it's not true.
He flatters himself that he's a good singer, but we all know he's terrible.
Often appears as...
- flatters oneself that
- flatters oneself by
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To feel honoured or pleased by something that someone says or does.
I was flattered to be asked to be her maid of honour.
Often appears as...
- be flattered by
- feel flattered by
verb
To believe something positive about yourself, especially when it's not true.
He flatters himself that he's a good singer, but we all know he's terrible.
Often appears as...
- flatters oneself that
- flatters oneself by
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sincere Praise
Use 'feel flattered' when you're genuinely touched or feel recognized for your qualities or achievements.
She felt flattered when her artwork was exhibited.
Pro Tip 2/3Modest Response
Saying 'I'm flattered' is a polite and modest way to respond to a compliment.
I'm flattered you think I'm the best cook you know.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Compliment
'Feel flattered' often implies the praise was surprising or not expected.
He was flattered by the unexpected applause from his coworkers.
Pro Tip 1/3Sincere Praise
Use 'feel flattered' when you're genuinely touched or feel recognized for your qualities or achievements.
She felt flattered when her artwork was exhibited.
Pro Tip 2/3Modest Response
Saying 'I'm flattered' is a polite and modest way to respond to a compliment.
I'm flattered you think I'm the best cook you know.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Compliment
'Feel flattered' often implies the praise was surprising or not expected.
He was flattered by the unexpected applause from his coworkers.
Pro Tip 1/3Sincere Praise
Use 'feel flattered' when you're genuinely touched or feel recognized for your qualities or achievements.
She felt flattered when her artwork was exhibited.
Pro Tip 2/3Modest Response
Saying 'I'm flattered' is a polite and modest way to respond to a compliment.
I'm flattered you think I'm the best cook you know.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Compliment
'Feel flattered' often implies the praise was surprising or not expected.
He was flattered by the unexpected applause from his coworkers.
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