flattered

verb

Definition of flatterednext
past tense of flatter
1
as in congratulated
to praise too much the billionaire has an army of assistants who are eager to flatter him at every opportunity

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2
as in prided
to think highly of (oneself) don't flatter yourself that no one has ever thought of that idea before

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  1. congratulated
  2. prided
  3. commended
  4. applauded
Verb
  • When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
    Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Sunni groups that Iran supports, congratulated the Syrian rebels of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Sunni Islamist group, on their victory over Assad.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of congratulated
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  • Since, the brand has prided itself on technology-first design, most notably their black ballistic nylon travel bags.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Burkina Faso, a nation that once prided itself on tolerance and peaceful interethnic relations, is now home to one of the deadliest conflicts in West Africa.
    Arlette Bashizi, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of prided
Verb
  • After reminding me of this quote, Grantham commended Prince, kind of.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of commended
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  • Aung Shine Oo/AP The United States and its partners applauded these developments and, with good reason, took pride in helping advance them.
    Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile Clarksville was applauded for its offerings for tourists and locals alike while making room for new businesses like hotels and restaurants.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of applauded
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