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- [flat-er]
- /ˈflæt ər/
- /ˈflæt.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flat-er]
- /ˈflæt ər/
Definitions of flattered word
- verb with object flattered to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention. 1
- verb with object flattered to praise or compliment insincerely, effusively, or excessively: She flatters him by constantly praising his books. 1
- verb with object flattered to represent favorably; gratify by falsification: The portrait flatters her. 1
- verb with object flattered to show to advantage: a hairstyle that flatters the face. 1
- verb with object flattered to play upon the vanity or susceptibilities of; cajole, wheedle, or beguile: They flattered him into contributing heavily to the foundation. 1
- verb with object flattered to please or gratify by compliments or attentions: I was flattered by their invitation. 1
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Origin of flattered
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English flat(t)eren to float, flutter, fawn upon, Old English floterian to float, flutter; for sense development, cf. flicker1, Old Norse flathra; reinforced by Old French flatter to flatter, literally, to stroke, caress (probably < Frankish *flat- flat1)
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Parts of speech for Flattered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flattered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
flattered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flattered
adj flattered
adjective flattered
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
- exalted — (of a person or their rank or status) placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
Antonyms for flattered
adjective flattered
- insulted — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
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