applauded — Simple past tense and past participle of applaud.
complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
commended — to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
