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self-aggrandizing

UK
/ˌself.əˈɡræn.daɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlf.əˈɡrænˌdaɪ.zɪŋ/

Translations

self-aggrandizingnoun
UK
/ˌself.əˈɡræn.daɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlf.əˈɡrænˌdaɪ.zɪŋ/
Used as an uncountable noun denoting the act or practice of self-aggrandizing.
auto-glorificationPéjoratif ; désigne le fait de se mettre soi-même en valeur de manière excessive.
His constant self-aggrandizing irritated his colleagues.
Son auto-glorification constante agaçait ses collègues.
self-aggrandizingadjective
more self-aggrandizing
Comp.
most self-aggrandizing
Super.
UK
/ˌself.əˈɡræn.daɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlf.əˈɡrænˌdaɪ.zɪŋ/
auto-glorifiantPéjoratif ; se dit d’une personne qui exagère sa propre importance ou ses mérites.
His self-aggrandizing remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
Ses remarques auto-glorifiantes pendant la réunion ont mis tout le monde mal à l’aise.
Synonyms
conceited
vainglorious
pompous
grandiose
self-important
boastful
pretentious
self-promoting
egotistical
self-serving
Antonyms
self-effacing
humble

Definitions

self-aggrandizingnoun
The act or practice of promoting or exaggerating one’s own importance, power, or achievements.
His constant self-aggrandizing irritated his colleagues.
self-aggrandizingadjective
Describing someone who promotes or exaggerates their own importance, power, or achievements.
His self-aggrandizing remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
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