Self-congratulatory

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Alternative spelling of selfcongratulatory. alt-of, alternative
"Annabelle came skipping out of the house with an air of self-congratulatory joy that was instantly annoying."

Synonyms

complacent consequential narcissan narcissine narcissistic narcistic

Example

"Annabelle came skipping out of the house with an air of self-congratulatory joy that was instantly annoying."

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