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aggrandizing
UK
/əˈɡræn.daɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/əˈɡræn.daɪ.zɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/əˈɡræn.daɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/əˈɡrænˌdaɪ.zɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of aggrandizing'.
UK
/əˈɡrændaɪzɪŋ/
US
/əˈɡrændaɪzɪŋ/
Present-participial adjective describing speech or action that exaggerates importance.
His aggrandizing behavior made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Его превозносящее поведение сделало его непопулярным среди коллег.
The aggrandizing speech was full of self-praise.
Величающая речь была полна самовосхваления.
The aggrandizing tone of the article was evident.
Возвеличивающий тон статьи был очевиден.
Additional translations
aggrandizing
Gerund
aggrandized
Past Simple
aggrandized
Past Participle
aggrandizing
Gerund
UK
/əˈɡræn.daɪz/
US
/əˈɡræn.daɪz/
He tends to aggrandize his achievements.
Он склонен возвеличивать свои достижения.
She often aggrandizes the importance of her role in the project.
Она часто преувеличивает важность своей роли в проекте.
Additional translations
Definitions
His relentless aggrandizing of the company's achievements eventually rang hollow.
His aggrandizing remarks about his role in the project made it seem like he was the sole contributor.
The company sought to aggrandize its influence in the tech industry by acquiring smaller startups.
He tends to aggrandize his achievements to impress his colleagues.