self-aggrandising meaning

UK US /ˈsɛlfəɡrændaɪzɪŋ/ 5 syllables

self-aggrandising (adjective): of or relating to or characteristic of self-aggrandizement.

self-aggrandising has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

self-aggrandising as an adjective

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of self-aggrandizement

    Synonyms: self-aggrandizing

    Related forms: self-aggrandisement

  2. exhibiting self-importance
    • big talk

    Synonyms: boastful, braggart, bragging, braggy, big, cock-a-hoop, crowing, self-aggrandizing

    Similar: proud

How to pronounce self-aggrandising

self-aggrandising is pronounced /ˈsɛlfəɡrændaɪzɪŋ/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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