flattered

Example Sentences

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It was generally in a way that flattered their returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

And while Godoy is flattered that people assume he’s just as easygoing and self-assured as Luffy, he’s still working on getting closer to him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

The results look mixed, with earnings flattered by taxes and its corporate center, and guidance for the year ahead is modest, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Bad Bunny did not address the bubbling tensions over his performance at Thursday's press conference, where hosts Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden flattered him with softball questions.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Ned watched with alarm as Holmes flattered Gertie and Julia with smiles and gifts and treacly praise—especially Gertie—and how the women glowed in response.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson