Self-flattery

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The holding of an unjustifiably high opinion of oneself or one's actions. uncountable

    "When self-flattery is turned up high it gets your adrenaline pumping, it rivets your attention."

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"When self-flattery is turned up high it gets your adrenaline pumping, it rivets your attention."

Etymology

From self- + flattery.

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