self-aggrandizing
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/sɛlf əˈɡræn.daɪ.zɪŋ/
exaggerating self-importance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-aggrandizing' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'aggrandize,' where 'aggrandize' comes from the French word 'agrandir,' meaning 'to make larger.'
Historical Evolution
'aggrandize' transformed from the French word 'agrandir' and eventually became the modern English word 'aggrandize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make larger or more powerful,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exaggerating one's own importance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
exaggerating one's own importance or power.
His self-aggrandizing behavior made him unpopular among his peers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45