What is another word for self-aggrandizing?
Pronunciation:
[ sˈɛlfɐɡɹˈanda͡ɪzɪŋ], [ sˈɛlfɐɡɹˈandaɪzɪŋ], [ s_ˈɛ_l_f_ɐ_ɡ_ɹ_ˈa_n_d_aɪ_z_ɪ_ŋ]
Synonyms for Self-aggrandizing:
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adj.
• boastful- big-headed ,
- full of hot air ,
- hifalutin ,
- hot stuff ,
- loudmouth ,
- on ego trip ,
- smart alecky ,
- stuck up ,
- too big for one's britches ,
- Strutting ,
- Vaunting ,
- arrogant ,
- big ,
- bombastic ,
- cocky ,
- conceited ,
- crowing ,
- egotistical ,
- exultant ,
- know-it-all ,
- pompous ,
- pretentious ,
- puffed-up ,
- self-applauding ,
- smart-alecky ,
- snootiest ,
- snooty ,
- stuck-up ,
- swaggering ,
- swanky ,
- swollen-headed ,
- windbag .
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n.
• big talk • braggart • braggy • cock-a-hoop • proud • self-aggrandising Other relevant words:
- Self-interested ,
- acquisitive ,
- aggrandisement ,
- aggrandizement ,
- avaricious ,
- big talk ,
- covetous ,
- egoistic ,
- egotistic ,
- elevation ,
- fully grown ,
- giving ,
- grasping ,
- greedy ,
- grownup ,
- liberal ,
- openhanded ,
- prominent ,
- self-absorbed ,
- self-centred ,
- self-indulgent ,
- self-loving ,
- self-seeking ,
- self-serving ,
- selfish ,
- swelled ,
- vainglorious .
How to use "Self-aggrandizing" in context?
The word "self-aggrandizing" has been in use for centuries to describe people who put themselves ahead of others in order to feel good about themselves. It can be difficult to resist the temptation to put ourselves forward in a positive light, and it can be hard to resist the urge to brag about our accomplishments. But is it really necessary to over-do it?
Self-aggrandizing behavior can be harmful to our self-esteem and discrediting to our accomplishments. It can also be destructive to our relationships, as it can alienate us from those who we care about.
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- Synonyms:
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