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SWOLLEN-HEADED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does swollen-headed mean?
• SWOLLEN-HEADED (adjective)
The adjective SWOLLEN-HEADED has 1 sense:
1. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Familiarity information: SWOLLEN-HEADED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Synonyms:
conceited; egotistic; egotistical; self-conceited; swollen; swollen-headed; vain
Context example:
vain about her clothes
Similar:
proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)
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