Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

big-headed

Adjective
[big-hed-id]
Definition
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.
Examples
  • After winning the award, he became big-headed and started ignoring his friends.
  • Her big-headed attitude made it difficult for her to work in a team.
  • Don’t be so big-headed; there are always others who are better than you.
Meaning
To be big-headed means to have an excessively high opinion of yourself, often leading to arrogance.
Synonyms
  • arrogant
  • conceited
  • proud
  • vainglorious
  • self-important