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self-flattery

noun

Etymology

From self- + flattery.

  1. derived from flaterie
  2. inherited from flaterye
  3. prefixed as self-flattery — “self + flattery”

Definitions

  1. The holding of an unjustifiably high opinion of oneself or one's actions.

    • When self-flattery is turned up high it gets your adrenaline pumping, it rivets your attention.
    • Causing blindness to one's own faults, self-love ultimately generates self-flattery, according to Plutarch's discussion.
    • Self-flattery is foolish.

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