Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flatter-yourself
verb
/ˈflætər jʊrˈsɛlf/
Definition
To have an excessively high opinion of oneself.
Examples
- She tends to flatter herself by thinking she is the best in her class.
- Stop flattering yourself; you aren’t the only one who can do this job.
Meaning
To engage in self-deception by believing one is better or more deserving than they really are.
Synonyms
- Delude yourself
- Think highly of oneself
- Self-deceive
