self-exaltationn.
/ˌsɛlfˌɛks(ʌ)lˈteɪʃn/, /ˌsɛlfˌɛɡzɒlˈteɪʃn/, /ˌsɛlfˌɛɡzɔːlˈteɪʃn/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˌɛɡˌzɔlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/, /ˌsɛlfəɡˌzɔlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/, /ˌsɛlfˌɛɡˌzɑlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/, /ˌsɛlfəɡˌzɑlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ Exaltation of oneself; elevation of one's own status, personality, importance, etc.; (also) an instance of this.
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the mind > emotion > pride > vainglory > [noun]
vainglorya1300
gloryc1340
vaingloriousness1542
self-glory1549
self-flattery1574
self-praise1586
self-exaltation1615
self-applause1625
self-exalting1634
self-glorying1646
self-attribution1649
self-gloriation1654
self-congratulation1655
self-gratulation1697
self-glorification?1800
vaingloriness1820
1615 T. Jackson Iustifying Faith 317 (heading) Of the antipathy betweene true Faith and ambition or selfe-exaltation.
1677 T. Gale Court of Gentiles: Pt. IV iv. 132 Proud self-exaltation brings down the soul.
1726 N. Amhurst Terræ-filius (ed. 2) Pref. p. xxiii To indulge the natural vanity of an author, by applying to my own performance the self-exaltation of the celebrated Horace.
1759 J. Allen Weakness & Wickedness of Being Righteous 36 By unguarded Behaviour,..a Self-Exaltation, a confirmed Contempt of others, they [sc. Men] gradually lessen their Usefulness.
1856 G. Grote Hist. Greece XII. ii. xciv. 328 That exorbitant self-exaltation which formed the leading feature in his character.
1864 E. B. Pusey Daniel vi. 337 It is not self-exaltation to speak the simple truth.
1939 Burlington Mag. 74 261/2 There is no trace of pride, grandeur or self-exaltation.
1971 Hamilton (Ohio) Daily News Jrnl. 7 June 5/5 Puffed up pride and self-exaltation is ruinous not only among people, but more importantly, with God.
2016 Star (S. Afr.) (Nexis) 20 Oct. 24 The display of arrogance, stubbornness and self-exaltation will never change anybody's heart.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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