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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Boastful; intended to make oneself seem more important..
His self-aggrandizing talk alienated his colleagues, who had done the work he claimed credit for.
Use self-aggrandizing when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Self-aggrandizing means Boastful; intended to make oneself seem more important..
Common synonyms include proud, big, braggart, cock-a-hoop.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
His self-aggrandizing talk alienated his colleagues, who had done the work he claimed credit for.
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