Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-aggrandizement
Noun
/sɛlf æɡrænˈdaɪzəment/
Definition
The act of promoting oneself as being powerful or important.
Examples
- His constant self-aggrandizement alienated his colleagues.
- The CEO’s self-aggrandizement was evident in every interview he gave.
- She criticized the politician for his self-aggrandizement during the campaign.
Meaning
Self-aggrandizement refers to behavior that seeks to enhance one’s own status, power, or importance, often in a boastful or exaggerated manner.
Synonyms
- Self-promotion
- Self-importance
- Vanity
- Egotism
