self-delusion
|self-de-lu-sion|
B2
/ˌsɛlf dɪˈluːʒən/
deceiving oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-delusion' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'delusion', where 'delusion' comes from Latin 'deludere', meaning 'to deceive'.
Historical Evolution
'deludere' transformed into the Old French word 'delusion', and eventually became the modern English word 'delusion'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to deceive', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a false belief'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of deceiving oneself or the state of being deceived by oneself.
His belief that he could win the lottery was pure self-delusion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41