"Flattered" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To be flattered means to be pleased or charmed by something, often because it is a compliment or an expression of admiration. It can also mean to be pleased or honored that someone has done something nice for you, or to be impressed by someone's abilities or achievements. For example: "I was flattered when he asked me to be his test subject for his new product," or "She was flattered by the poem he wrote for her."
The verb "flatten" means to make something flat or flaten out, or to reduce or eliminate something that is complex or elaborate. It can also refer to the act of spreading or spreading out something, such as food or a substance, over a surface.
The verb "flattening" means to make something flat or to reduce its size or height to a level surface. It can also refer to the act of spreading something out or smoothing it out to make it flat. For example, "The carpenter was flattening the wood to create a smooth surface for finishing."