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Sentence Examples Ancient Egyptians flattered themselves that they could outwit death itself. The Camorra flattered and indulged him, while the police and press stayed silent. Yes, that possibility is something I wondered about when men flattered me with comments about being cute, sweet and sexy. He said that he was honoured and very flattered to be chosen as the first recipient of the award. On the one hand I'm slightly flattered by the attention and pleased that the writing here is giving someone pleasure. I thought about it, and I talked to a number of people, and I was very flattered that people were interested in talking to me in the first place. While he is flattered by such ongoing praise, he says he never tried to he a role model. Well, Jack, I am still flattered that you, of all people, would be interested in hiring me. Well, I'm sure they'll be flattered to hear your compliment and congratulations. There may also be an aspect of creative and spiritual growth for you here since you feel flattered to be chosen for this honour. When I review the list of past honorees and their truly impressive contributions, I am flattered and pleased to be among them. Patrick was flattered and pleased that his old friends had elected to let him continue to play with them. On the other, she was flattered by his interest in whether or not she had a boyfriend. I even flattered myself that I knew something about computer-assisted investigative reporting. Scotland coach Matt Williams said he was pleased with his team's performance but said the final scoreline flattered the Australians. The scoreline flattered the opposition, who only entered Kendal's area twice in the first half and had few shots all game. A fluky opening score and a try right on the final hooter meant the scoreline flattered Batley in what was an evenly-contested match. Parkville advanced in the Youths Shield, but were somewhat flattered by the final scoreline. The scoreline might have flattered the home side, but the visitors could have no complaints about the outcome. The final scoreline flattered Walsall after the visitors twice saw efforts denied by the goal frame. Show More Sentences Although this scoreline flattered the Seasiders, there was a fair chance that they could hold out for the next 34 minutes. Tockwith made it five from five when they beat Rufforth 3-0 though the score-line slightly flattered them. The scoreline actually flattered both sides, for this was not exactly the best advert for Premiership football. Indeed, the final scoreline perhaps flattered Leigh, or at least did a disservice to the effort of the York team. York dominated for long periods so much that the final scoreline flattered Leeds. Yes, it wasn't a good result for us, although the final scoreline probably flattered them. Having flattered to deceive in their goalless league opener against Clyde, Coyle knew the importance of this win. If ever an opening passage flattered to deceive, it was Leicester's first five minutes. But in truth, the domestic heavyweight division has often flattered to deceive. In their first season they flattered to deceive but in their second the regime started to bear fruit. Docherty was flattered and received florid correspondence praising his talents, something that most Scots might find cringingly embarrassing. Then I saw how the ladies came alive at his gentlemanly attentions, how flattered they were by them. He had been very careful not to buy anything too priggish, and flattered himself to say he had done a good job with it. I'm so flattered and pleased and delirious and overjoyed that my work has been received so positively by you all. Men on the receiving end of a marriage proposal should be flattered, said Richard. Regardless, he still seems to be flattered, and keeps making eyes at me throughout the flight. And Pentecostals, flattered by a little unaccustomed acceptance, may accommodatingly give up their vision. The lady was evidently flattered by his offer and accepted in a weak and nervous voice as he kissed her hand. In the early days, as in the 1631 Mauritshuis painting with gorget, kiss-curl and slimmed-down nose, he flattered himself. Andrea told me that all her girl friends know the site, which really flattered me. Show More Sentences Palmer was bowled over by Blake's mystic zeal, while Blake was flattered to have a young follower. She was not flattered by Mr. Elton's confession, only repulsed at this inferior man daring to address the fine Miss Woodhouse in such a manner. John Gosden's French 1,000 Guineas winner Zenda flattered briefly in the straight but faded to finish last of the 15 runners. It was the time she had first met Duncan, when he had romanced her, flattered her, and pretended that he loved her. Kitty becomes, in her mother's eyes, a fallen woman after being flattered into using her singing talent for a career on the vaudeville stage. Obviously he was flattered at the attentions of such a young and attractive woman. It felt good to be out and about and she wouldn't deny that she was flattered by Ollie's attentions. I'm flattered that you thought of me, but if it is all the same to you, I would rather stay on board the Blue Horizon. She also felt really flattered that he liked her so much as to forgive her for brushing him off and rejecting him. If you're lucky to reach this hallowed ground, you'll be flattered and coddled until you've given up the family silver. The extraordinary salted chewiness of bresaola is flattered by limpid extra virgin olive oil. The deep red color looked beautiful on her and the cut flattered her perfect figure. A larger frame woman would be more flattered by muted plaid, and no one really looks terrific in a completely outsized plaid. Even when her delicious caramel squares lasted only a day or so, she was outwardly shocked, but inwardly flattered. As a journalist, I've been cajoled, flattered, and importuned by politicians. He embraces his role as a fashion plate and is flattered to be an icon among gays. He's probably too polite, and almost certainly too flattered, to drop an F-bomb on the Yanks. She says that in a society where the female image is so important, it's difficult for women not to be at least partially flattered by such attention. The yellow metal couldn't be bribed, flattered, seduced, or flimflammed. The home side were literally outplayed and outclassed by a rampant Crystal side who were by no means flattered by the extent of their winning margin. Show More Sentences Robert Robinson, who is convalescing after an illness, is said to have been flattered the show was coming back and looking forward to watching it. He flattered his clients on their excellent judgment in buying from him rather than his competitors, but he could be bluff and straightforward when necessary. After losing 100 pounds and toning up, I couldn't wait to wear a tank top that showed off my sculpted arms and skirts that flattered my slimmer legs! Yet it is the Britons who Greene has good-naturedly fussed over and flattered this season, praising their potential and pointing out the danger they pose him in Sydney. Most recipients were flattered until they saw the price tag. Of course any girl would be flattered that the object of her crush seems interested, but to take advantage of that makes the teacher unworthy of such a position of trust. The final score flattered Brazil, which had looked ragged and complacent for much of the game. She was flattered and courted, till the simple, but keen-witted and ambitious peasant girl had her head turned by the brilliancy of this new world. I was flattered and somewhat surprised, but accepted with pleasure. But the sudden successes of the party in the State elections of 1841 revived the hopes of the old spoilsmen, and flattered them with the hope of again succeeding. But even so, I'm pleased and flattered, and very slightly embarrassed. Her insatiable desire to be stroked, bolstered, flattered, was met by Burrell with the obsequious enthusiasm of a knight offering the chasteness of courtly love. The score flattered New Zealand, who were outmuscled and outpassioned. Melissa had to admit she was flattered by his gentlemanliness. Nothing flattered her more than compliments for her cooking. I was surprised and flattered and it felt surreal and natural at the same time. And online, flattered men and women contacted by these matchmakers are receptive to the concept. As a producer myself, I can safely say that if another producer said that about me, I would be flattered beyond belief. I should have been flattered, my doctor being the big cheese now. She was wearing a turquoise suit that flattered her dark complexion. Show More Sentences It was a great honour, and I feel flattered to have been nominated. He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance. He was easily flattered by praise, and dismayed when he felt he was not given sufficient credit for his actions. And how excessive is the conceit likely to be of the few inordinately flattered lucklings of an hour, on a single day in July last, in Saratoga! The tradition that Holbein's portrait flattered Anne derives from the testimony of Sir Anthony Browne. She tried not to be flattered, knowing this rake could talk a dog off a meat wagon. When offered a slot close to peak viewing hours, he was apparently flattered. Then, too, leaders can be flattered, rewarded, ego-gratified and tamed. Since the Lambadas and exotic hip-wiggling of Italia 90, Milla's boys have flattered to deceive, and their last-minute lapse against Austria was confirmation of that trend. Well, she''s just read The Power Trip and says it was 'unputdownable'', which I''m very flattered about because she doesn''t usually make a comment. If any had flattered themselves that with the death of Huss the Reformation in Bohemia had also received its death-blow, they had not long to wait for a painful undeception. Most people feel flattered when called out of the blue by a headhunter. Examples from Classical Literature His emperor had feasted, flattered, and decorated him, and he was loyally grateful. She said, however, that the cognac was flattered, and took up her knitting. Consequently, instead of satirizing the spirit of his age, he outwardly acquiesced in it and even flattered it. Indeed, all, even to duckbill, would be flattered and demonstrative of pride in the alliance. And Mr Powell, flattered and embarrassed, could but emit a vague murmur of protest. He could assure them they felt highly flattered at the reception which had been accorded them. Though her mien was in general haughty, she flattered Zenobia, and consummately. I flattered myself that, as an exhibitioner, he had hardly the right to talk to me about grammar. So he cozened and cringed and flattered, and used Nod as if he were his mother's son. The use of a title higher than his own flattered the Inspector, and he was moved to graciousness. To Mali-ya-bwana, in his flattered and unsuspicious mood, this seemed reasonable. They promised and disappointed, flattered and allured, captured and despised. He was a little surprised, but, manlike, he was flattered at his wife's show of affection. To the long-lasting sorrow and disgrace of Portugal, the philosophers blinded her king and flattered her Prime Minister. Why, I should feel flattered if they took all that trouble over me, Mr. hodden. This world has more hards than softs for the average mortal and I never flattered myself on bein' above the average. You flattered yourself you were going to get riches, but your daughters were too stiff-necked. The wood-sawyer said he would be proud and flattered to attend the citizeness. She thought Ralph's judgements distorted by his trials, but she flattered herself she had learned to make allowance for that. I knew it was silly, but they flattered me and said I was a beauty, and quantities of nonsense, so I let them make a fool of me. Show More Sentences They threatened and flattered the Negress, who said nothing in reply. But Mr. Hand, flattered by her politeness, begged her to remain. They were profoundly flattered by the visit of this bird-of-paradise. Her look of affright I answered with one of composure, and finally with a smile, which perhaps flattered, and certainly soothed her. Blinded by vanity, he was flattered and deceived by her cajolery. It was as if she had flattered him by her characterizations. I would be quiet if he liked, and as to talking rationally, I flattered myself I was doing that now. Why did he permit himself to be flattered, cozened and destroyed? And it flattered her to reflect that she had discovered that the shirt was dry without anybody knowing that that was what she had in her mind. Sabine flattered his vanity, but Rose amused him more than she. Profoundly flattered, Samuel addressed the girl in his suavest tones. Mr. Slope, however, flattered himself that he could outmanoeuvre the lady. I am flattered, said the Devil, and smiled gently, enchantingly. He flattered himself that he was not in love, but his biographer may be supposed to know better. I dare say the great scholastic himself would have been flattered to have his portrait asked for. He's got to be flattered up, an' have some grit put into him. Monseigneur, I am flattered to devote myself to your orders. Delicious titillations of flattered self-esteem betray themselves in Cecilia's lovely complexion. She will be flattered that your partiality for her is as warm as ever. Her prattle amused him, and he was both flattered and worried by the fearlessness with which she followed him everywhere. Show More Sentences Il fait la cour a une jeune et jolie femme, and a husband who's a man of the world should only be flattered by it. Sometimes she came over to see grandfather after supper, and her visits flattered him. Mrs. whitewood did not look particularly flattered by this statement. I flattered myself that I was luxuriating in the very absence of it. He teased and flattered tippy till she was almost beside herself. Very much grieved and concerned I had flattered myself that she must be better after such a cordial as I knew had been given her in the morning. It was not a long sermon, but He flattered Himself that it was meaty. I flattered him, feigned a passionate interest in his melons. His self-esteem was too much flattered not to induce him to overlook the immediate object of the petitioner. I liked it for a few moments, but she flattered me so very grossly that the pleasure was soon over. Thus flattered and caressed, Zeuxis became proud and haughty. In your place, I should have felt flattered by the selection. I was the more flattered because I am not a vain man, and am not, like some, accustomed to take hearts as the Israelites took Jericho with the blast of one's own trumpet. Under a monarchy you will find none but courtiers and vassals, whereas under a constitutional government you may be flattered, served, and adulated by free men. All this surprised and flattered her, though she did not understand it till Miss Belle looked up from her writing, and said, with a sentimental air. Mary told him he'd better hurry along to Central America, or wherever it was he intended going, as she didn't care for him as much as he flattered himself she did. Find more words! 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What is the opposite of flattered? Words that rhyme with flattered What is the adverb for flattered? What is the adjective for flattered? What is the noun for flattered? Translations for flattered Use our Sentence Generator Nearby Words flatter flattens flattening flattened flatten flatted flatterer flatterers flatteries flattering flatteringly flat terrain 9-letter Words Starting With f fl fla flat flatt flatte flatter flattere