Self-aggrandising (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to or characteristic of self-aggrandizement.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 2
Exhibiting self-importance; "big talk".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The entrepreneur's self-aggrandising claims about his company's future success raised more than a few eyebrows at the conference.
- His self-aggrandising speeches were so over-the-top that they started to alienate even his most loyal supporters.
- The politician's self-aggrandising tweets were seen as tone-deaf and insensitive to the struggles of ordinary people.
- The artist's self-aggrandising statements about his own genius only served to undermine the legitimacy of his work.
- The CEO's self-aggrandising annual reports often boasted of achievements that didn't quite match the company's actual performance.