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swelled head
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun swelled head has 1 sense
  1. egotism, self-importance, swelled head - an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
    --1 is a kind of conceit, vanity
    --1 has particulars: superiority complex

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Swelled Head

Description:

Swelled head refers to an idiom used to describe a person who is excessively proud or arrogant due to their own accomplishments, often resulting in an inflated sense of self-importance.

Examples:

  • Noun (Idiom):
    1. His constant success has given him a swelled head, making it difficult for him to accept criticism.
    2. After winning the award, the actor acquired a swelled head and began demanding special treatment on set.
  • Noun (Literal):
    1. She experienced dizziness and blurred vision as a result of her swelled head.
    2. The doctor diagnosed him with sinusitis, which caused his swelled head.
  • Verb:
    1. Her continuous success has swelled her head, making her less humble and appreciative towards others.
    2. The CEO's constant praise swelled his head, leading him to believe he was indispensable to the company.

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