swollen-headed
Full of oneself
Swollen-headed describes someone excessively proud of themselves, especially after success or praise.
The image is of a head literally expanding with self-importance: He's gotten swollen-headed since the promotion.
The term carries mild disapproval, suggesting the pride is unwarranted or disproportionate.
British English sometimes uses swelled-headed.
Excessively proud of oneself
- egotisticalExcessively self-centered
- vainExcessively proud or futile
- pompousAffectedly grand in manner
- self-importantExaggerating one's own significance
narcissistic · boastful · smug · haughty · prideful · puffed-up · self-satisfied · overconfident
conceited
Excessively proud of oneself
- egotisticalExcessively self-centered
- vainExcessively proud or futile
- pompousAffectedly grand in manner
self-important · narcissistic · boastful · smug · haughty · prideful · puffed-up · self-satisfied · overconfident · cocky
fame
Public recognition, widespread
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- praiseExpression of approval
- flatteryExcessive insincere praise
adulation · acclaim · recognition · achievement · stardom · promotion · victory · winning · awards · spotlight
swollen-headedhumble
Unassuming about oneself
modest · self-effacing · unassuming · meek · self-deprecating
swollen-headedunassuming
Not making claims
self-effacing · retiring · demure · bashful · understated
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