1. pleased or honored by praise, compliments, or attention

1. past tense of flatten; made flat or level
Usage: literal sense
2. past tense of flatter; praised insincerely or excessively

Examples

• She felt flattered when her boss complimented her presentation.
• He was flattered by the invitation to speak at the conference.
• The carpenter flattered the wood surface with sandpaper.
• She flattered him with excessive praise to get what she wanted.
• I'm flattered you think I could do that job.
• The storm flattered the crops in the field.
• Don't be fooled by his words—he's just trying to flatter you.
• The portrait flattered her appearance, making her look younger.