Swelled Head (Noun)
Meaning
An exaggerated opinion of your own importance.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The celebrity's swelled head made it difficult for her to stay grounded and remember her humble beginnings.
- After winning a few local awards, the artist developed a swelled head and started refusing to participate in group shows.
- Years of being told he was the smartest person in the room had given him a swelled head, making it hard for him to accept criticism.
- The politician's swelled head made him underestimate the opposition and ultimately led to his downfall in the election.
- Unfortunately, the athlete's swelled head after a successful season made him less willing to put in the effort and practice required to maintain his edge.