What are some synonyms of honor in the sense that honored is used in I am honored? I'm looking for a milder synonym specifically but this question can serve as a compendium of sorts for all synonyms in this sense.
There is fortunate but it signifies having something or getting something lasting, usually from the past and not necessarily with anyone else's actions involved.
There is privileged which is similar to honored but if anything it's stronger. Also, it cannot directly replace because it's used when what I'm getting has some lasting value.
If the President decides to thank me by sending me a letter, that would be an 'honor' but not a 'privilege'.
What I'm looking for is the word to use when my kind but not "important" neighbor decides to thank me by sending me a letter. 'honored' would be a very strong word to say in that case.
There's humbled too but I think it is, if anything, as strong as honored.
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While this might not be the site where this question can serve as a compendium of sorts for all synonyms, the words flattered or delighted are similar to and milder than honored.