swellheads
Those with egos
Swellheads are people with inflated opinions of themselves—conceited, arrogant types whose heads have metaphorically swollen with self-importance.
The term is informal and mildly disparaging: Don't let a little success turn you into one of those swellheads.
The singular swellhead works as both noun and adjective.
Self-centered individuals
- braggartsPeople who boast excessively
- show-offsPeople who flaunt abilities
- blowhardsSelf-important loud talkers
- big shotsInfluential, powerful people
narcissists · prima donnas · know-it-alls · windbags · pompous · conceited · self-important · vain
Demanding celebrated singers
- starletsYoung aspiring actresses
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
handlers · red carpet · paparazzi · tabloids · overnight success · one-hit wonders · has-beens · household names
Premium workplace for leadership
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- titleFormal honorific or name
- micromanagerOne who overcontrols subordinates
- name-dropperOne who flaunts associations
self-promoter · boss · superior · undermining · condescending · dismissive · patronizing · talking down
egotists
Self-centered individuals
- braggartsPeople who boast excessively
- show-offsPeople who flaunt abilities
- blowhardsSelf-important loud talkers
big shots · narcissists · prima donnas · know-it-alls · windbags · pompous · conceited · self-important · vain · boastful
divas
Demanding celebrated singers
- starletsYoung aspiring actresses
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
entourage · handlers · red carpet · paparazzi · tabloids · overnight success · one-hit wonders · has-beens · household names · A-listers
corner office
Premium workplace for leadership
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- titleFormal honorific or name
- micromanagerOne who overcontrols subordinates
name-dropper · self-promoter · boss · superior · undermining · condescending · dismissive · patronizing · talking down · glory hog
swellheadswallflowers
Timid party attendees
shrinking violets · nobodies · pushovers · doormats · underestimators