flattered

6 definitions • 10 examples

past simple and past participle of

to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere:

I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.

to believe something good about yourself although it might not be true:

[ + that ] Steve flatters himself that he's an excellent speaker.

He flatters himself that, where Sara is concerned, he has the magic touch.

I had thought I was quite good with tricky people but perhaps I flatter myself.

I was under the impression he found me rather funny but maybe I flatter myself.

Don't flatter yourself, Peter. She's like that with everyone.

to give the appearance of being better than the true situation:

I suspect these statistics flatter to deceive.

to feel very pleased and proud because someone has said good things about you or has made you feel important:

She was flattered by his attention.

to make someone look more attractive than usual:

That new hairstyle really flatters her.

Short skirts don't flatter me at all.