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