flattered

Example Sentences

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Geisel himself admitted he was "naturally flattered" by Helen's praise.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“This is unexpected. I’m flattered that you would propose a merger with Citigroup.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

“I am always flattered and taken aback when someone tells me ‘I watched you.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Regulators found that Blodget, then of Merrill Lynch, and Grubman, of Salomon Smith Barney, issued research that didn’t reflect their honest views but rather flattered companies’ leadership.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

‘Now you have mistaken me for Narcissus. I cannot be flattered.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan