flattered
adj.adj. feeling pleased and proud because someone has said something good about you or shown you respect.
adj. feeling gratified or honored by praise, attention, or a specific gesture of respect. Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'feel' or 'be'.
I was flattered when she asked for my advice.
He felt deeply flattered that the committee invited him to give the opening speech at the conference.
While she was flattered by the sudden media attention, she remained cautious about how it might affect her privacy in the long term.
Often follows linking verbs like 'feel', 'be', or 'seem'. Frequently takes a 'that' clause or an infinitive ('flattered to meet you').
I was flattering by the newsI was flattered by the newsLearners often confuse the -ed adjective (the feeling) with the -ing adjective (the thing causing the feeling).