Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aggrandizer
noun
/ˈæɡrənˌdaɪzər/
Definition
A person or entity that seeks to enhance their power, status, or wealth, often at the expense of others.
Examples
- Many leaders can become aggrandizers, focusing solely on their own ambitions.
- Her actions as an aggrandizer led to resentment among her peers.
- In the world of business, the aggrandizer often overshadows their team’s contributions.
Meaning
An aggrandizer is someone who tries to increase their own importance or influence, often displaying vanity or pride in their achievements.
Synonyms
- self-promoter
- boaster
- exaggerator
- haughty individual
- egoist
