Self-praise

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The praise of oneself. uncountable, usually
2
speaking of yourself in superlatives wordnet

Synonyms

boast boasting jactitation vainglory

Example

"Self-praise is no recommendation."

Etymology

From self- + praise.

Related phrases

self-praise is no recommendation

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