self-aggrandizing

[US]/ˌself.əˈɡræn.daɪ.zɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌself.əˈɡræn.daɪ.zɪŋ/

Translation

adj.characterized by promoting oneself or one's importance

Phrases & Collocations

self-aggrandizing behavior

self-aggrandizing speech

self-aggrandizing manner

self-aggrandizing politician

be self-aggrandizing

highly self-aggrandizing

self-aggrandizing tendencies

Example Sentences

his self-aggrandizing speeches were tiresome and ultimately unconvincing.

the politician's self-aggrandizing behavior alienated many voters.

she dismissed the project as another instance of his self-aggrandizing tendencies.

the self-aggrandizing author sought only praise and recognition.

we found his self-aggrandizing claims about his accomplishments to be exaggerated.

the company's self-aggrandizing marketing campaign felt insincere.

he engaged in constant self-aggrandizing to impress his colleagues.

the self-aggrandizing ceo took all the credit for the team's success.

it was clear that his self-aggrandizing motives were driving his actions.

the self-aggrandizing narrative presented in the biography was highly selective.

despite his self-aggrandizing facade, he lacked genuine talent.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now