Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-aggrandising
Adjective
/ˌsɛlf əˈɡrændɪzaɪŋ/
Definition
The act of promoting oneself as being powerful or important.
Examples
- His self-aggrandising remarks often alienate his colleagues.
- The CEO’s self-aggrandising attitude was evident during the press conference.
- She criticized his self-aggrandising behavior in the meeting.
Meaning
Self-aggrandising refers to behaviors or actions aimed at increasing one’s own power, status, or self-importance, often at the expense of others or reality.
Synonyms
- Self-important
- Egotistical
- Conceited
- Boastful
- Pompous
