self-congratulation

UK
/ˌself.kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlf.kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
self-congratulationnoun
UK
/ˌself.kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlf.kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
Usually uncountable; a plural form exists when referring to separate acts or instances.
Translations
autosatisfactionSurtout pour l’attitude ou le ton de satisfaction excessive envers ses propres succès.
His speech was full of self-congratulation after the easy victory.
Son discours était rempli d’autosatisfaction après la victoire facile.
Additional translations
auto-félicitationPlus littéral, surtout pour l’acte de se féliciter soi-même.
Definitions
the act of congratulating oneself, especially in an excessive or smug way
His speech was full of self-congratulation after the easy victory.
a remark, attitude, or display that shows excessive satisfaction with one's own achievements
The report reads like one long piece of self-congratulation.
self-congratulationadjective
Attributive use only, to describe something showing or expressing self-congratulation; comparison forms are not applicable.
Translations
autosatisfaitPour qualifier un ton, une attitude ou un discours marqué par une satisfaction complaisante de soi.
The article struck a self-congratulation tone.
L’article avait un ton autosatisfait.
Definitions
showing or expressing self-congratulation; marked by smug self-satisfaction
The article struck a self-congratulation tone.