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self-aggrandizing

ADJECTIVE
boastful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrogant bombastic cocky exultant pompous pretentious
WEAK
big big-headed conceited crowing egotistic egotistical full of hot air highfalutin hot stuff know-it-all loudmouth on ego trip puffed-up self-applauding smart-alecky snooty strutting stuck-up swaggering swanky swollen-headed too big for one's britches vainglorious vaunting windbag
Antonyms
STRONGEST
humble modest unconceited
WEAK
deprecating
NOUN
big talk
Synonyms
WEAK
boasting bragging exaggeration fancy talk fine talk fish story gas hogwash hot air tall story tall talk

Example Sentences

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Self-aggrandizing, has-been, Giuliani, Mr. Casual, goes on Hannity and spills the beans.

From New York Times • May 2, 2018

Self-aggrandizing and hungry for celebrity, Cad has the temerity to siphon off much-needed firefighting funds to refurbish the park's Grand Fusel Lodge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2014