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flattered

adjective B2
  1. In a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself.
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Were the same fair prospect to arise at present, as had flattered them a year ago, everything, she was persuaded, would be hastening to the same vexatious conclusion.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 315 · B2
Akela the Lone Wolf lay by the side of his rock as a sign that the leadership of the Pack was open, and Shere Khan with his following of scrap-fed wolves walked to and fro openly being flattered.
The Jungle Book, p. 21 · B2
Elizabeth was not comfortable; that was impossible; but she was flattered and pleased.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 288 · B2
“I was very much flattered by his asking me to dance a second time.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 13 · B2

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