self-admiration
|self-ad-mi-ra-tion|
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/ˌsɛlf ædˌmɪˈreɪʃən/
excessive self-praise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-admiration' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'admiration', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'admiration' means a feeling of respect or approval.
Historical Evolution
'self-admiration' evolved from the Middle English word 'admiration', which was influenced by the Latin word 'admirationem'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a feeling of respect or approval for oneself', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive admiration of oneself'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of admiring oneself, often to an excessive degree.
His self-admiration was evident in the way he spoke about his achievements.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45