Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aggrandizement
Noun
/əˈɡrændɪˌzaɪzmənt/
Definition
The act of making something appear greater or more important than it is.
Examples
- The aggrandizement of certain historical figures often overshadows their less savory actions.
- Her desire for aggrandizement led her to take credit for the team’s work.
Meaning
Aggrandizement refers to the process of increasing in power, wealth, or significance, often in a way that exaggerates one’s true status.
Synonyms
- Exaggeration
- Promotion
- Enhancement
- Magnification
- Inflation
