self-aggrandizement

[ self-uh-gran-diz-muhnt, self- ]

/ ˈsɛlf əˈgræn dɪz mənt, ˌsɛlf- /

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noun

increase of one's own power, wealth, etc., usually aggressively.

Origin of self-aggrandizement

First recorded in 1790–1800

OTHER WORDS FROM self-aggrandizement

self-ag·gran·diz·ing

[self-uh-gran-dahy-zing], /ˈsɛlf əˈgræn daɪ zɪŋ/, adjective

Words nearby self-aggrandizement

self-adjustment, self-administered, self-admitted, self-advancement, self-advocacy, self-aggrandizement, self-analysis, self-analyzed, self-annealing, self-annihilation, self-antigen

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Example sentences from the Web for self-aggrandizement

She took a drubbing, fielding accusations of self-aggrandizement from the financial press and fans alike.
Can Suze Orman Save America?|Adam Auriemma|November 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Self-aggrandizement via letting others depend on you can be a poor substitute for a sense of your own accomplishments.
Horoscopes: May 8-14|Starsky + Cox|May 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST
His career was not tarnished with bold strides of misguided ambition or base attempts at self-aggrandizement.
Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution|L. Carroll Judson
Anger, fear, resignation, and greedy little thoughts of self-aggrandizement.
The Honored Prophet|William E. Bentley

But jealous seekers after self-aggrandizement plotted against his rule and even attempted his life.
The History of Cuba, vol. 2|Willis Fletcher Johnson
While they reasoned thus, the temptations of graft and self-aggrandizement overtook some of the leaders.
Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains|[AKA Ohiyesa], Charles A. Eastman
The motives of self-aggrandizement by force of arms appear to be innate in human nature.
Martyria|Augustus C. Hamlin

British Dictionary definitions for self-aggrandizement

self-aggrandizement

noun

the act of increasing one's own power, importance, etc, esp in an aggressive or ruthless manner

Derived forms of self-aggrandizement

self-aggrandizing, adjective

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单词	self-aggrandizement
释义	self-aggrandizement [ self-uh-gran-diz-muhnt, self- ] / ˈsɛlf əˈgræn dɪz mənt, ˌsɛlf- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR self-aggrandizement ON THESAURUS.COM noun increase of one's own power, wealth, etc., usually aggressively. Origin of self-aggrandizement First recorded in 1790–1800 OTHER WORDS FROM self-aggrandizement self-ag·gran·diz·ing [self-uh-gran-dahy-zing], /ˈsɛlf əˈgræn daɪ zɪŋ/, adjective Words nearby self-aggrandizement self-adjustment, self-administered, self-admitted, self-advancement, self-advocacy, self-aggrandizement, self-analysis, self-analyzed, self-annealing, self-annihilation, self-antigen Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for self-aggrandizement She took a drubbing, fielding accusations of self-aggrandizement from the financial press and fans alike. Can Suze Orman Save America?\|Adam Auriemma\|November 10, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Self-aggrandizement via letting others depend on you can be a poor substitute for a sense of your own accomplishments. Horoscopes: May 8-14\|Starsky + Cox\|May 7, 2011\|DAILY BEAST His career was not tarnished with bold strides of misguided ambition or base attempts at self-aggrandizement. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution\|L. Carroll Judson Anger, fear, resignation, and greedy little thoughts of self-aggrandizement. The Honored Prophet\|William E. Bentley But jealous seekers after self-aggrandizement plotted against his rule and even attempted his life. The History of Cuba, vol. 2\|Willis Fletcher Johnson While they reasoned thus, the temptations of graft and self-aggrandizement overtook some of the leaders. Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains\|[AKA Ohiyesa], Charles A. Eastman The motives of self-aggrandizement by force of arms appear to be innate in human nature. Martyria\|Augustus C. Hamlin British Dictionary definitions for self-aggrandizement self-aggrandizement noun the act of increasing one's own power, importance, etc, esp in an aggressive or ruthless manner Derived forms of self-aggrandizement self-aggrandizing, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to self-aggrandizement selfishness, narcissism, self-absorption, arrogance, conceit, egoism, vainglory, pride, vanity, boastfulness, bragging, self-praise, immodesty, vainness, self-admiration
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self-aggrandizement

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