Aggrandizement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈɡrændɪzmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aggrandizement is a noun meaning The act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement.
Meaning
The act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement.
Example Sentences
The emperor seeks only the aggrandizement of his own family.
The political analyst, speaking on the second installment of the show after its debut on Saturday, said the president's motivation has always been either 'self-aggrandizement' or 'self-preservation.'
Word Forms
- aggrandizements
- aggrandisement
Synonyms for aggrandizement
Depending on context, synonyms include aggrandization, elevation, aggrandisement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aggrandisement, elevation, aggrandization, self-aggrandizement, aggrandisation, grandeur.
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