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Meaning of self-flattery | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

uncountable

Equivalents

日本語 手前味噌

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

self-focus self-fulfilling prophecy self-fulfillment self-funding self-giving self-governance

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