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Startled vs Flattered - What's the difference?

startled | flattered |

As adjectives the difference between startled and flattered

is that startled is frightened while flattered is in a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself.

As verbs the difference between startled and flattered

is that startled is (startle) while flattered is (flatter).

startled

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Frightened.
  • Extremely shocked.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (startle)

    • flattered

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (flatter)