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self-aggrandisement

/ˌself.əˈɡræn.dɪz.mənt/

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noun

/ˌself.əˈɡræn.dɪz.mənt/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или поведение, направленное на увеличение собственной власти, влияния или значимости, часто путем привлечения внимания к себе.

A noun referring to an action or behavior intended to increase one's own power, influence, or importance, often by drawing attention to oneself.

uncountable

  1. Self-promotionC1formal

    The act of increasing one's own power, influence, or importance, often through boastful or exaggerated behavior.

    ruСамореклама

    • His constant self-aggrandisement annoyed his colleagues.
    • The politician's speech was full of self-aggrandisement.
    • She was accused of self-aggrandisement after taking credit for the team's work.

    Synonymsboastingegotismself-importance

    Antonymshumilitymodestyself-abasementself-effacement

Forms
  • self-aggrandisements plural form
  • self-aggrandisements' possessive plural form
  • self-aggrandisement's possessive singular form