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self-ag·gran·dis·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
self-aggrandizing, self-aggrandisingadjective
of or relating to or characteristic of self-aggrandizement
boastful, braggart(a), bragging(a), braggy, big, cock-a-hoop, crowing, self-aggrandizing, self-aggrandisingadjective
exhibiting self-importance
"big talk"
Wikipedia
self-aggrandising
Boasting or bragging is speaking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. Boasting occurs when someone feels a sense of satisfaction or when someone feels that whatever occurred proves their superiority and is recounting accomplishments so that others will feel admiration or envy.Individuals construct an image of themselves, a personal identity, and present themselves in a manner that is consistent with that image. Theodore Millon theorized that in self-presentation, individuals seek to balance boasting against discrediting themselves with excessive self-promotion or being caught blatantly misrepresenting themselves. Studies show that people often have a limited ability to perceive how their efforts at self-presentation are actually impacting their acceptance and likeability by others.
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self-aggrandising
Self-aggrandising refers to a behavior or tendency in which an individual exaggerates their own importance, achievements, skills, or value. It is a method of boosting or enhancing one's own image, often with the intention of seeming superior to others. This can include taking credit for others' work, overstating abilities or credentials, or generally over-inflating one's own worth.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of self-aggrandising in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of self-aggrandising in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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- تعظيم الذاتArabic
- sebechváleníCzech
- SelbsterhöhungGerman
- sin pligrandiganteEsperanto
- auto-engrandecimientoSpanish
- auto-agrandissantFrench
- आत्म aggrandisingHindi
- önmaguk felmagasztalásaHungarian
- membesar-besarkan diri sendiriIndonesian
- autocelebrativoItalian
- auto-aggrandisingLatin
- zelfverheerlijkingDutch
- samouwielbieniePolish
- auto-engrandecimentoPortuguese
- auto-mărindu-seRomanian
- självupphöjandeSwedish
- kendini beğenmişTurkish
- tự đề cao bản thânVietnamese
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