swelled head

noun

Definition of swelled headnext
as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements coming in first in a couple of tennis tournaments was enough to give him a swelled head

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  1. vanity
  2. ego
  3. pride
Noun
  • In the primary bedroom, which opens to a patio, wood floors lead to an bathroom with a spacious vanity, free-standing tub, and separate rain shower.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The primary suite encompasses the entire third floor and has a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a custom walk-in closet and a marble spa bath with dual vanities, a steam shower and two commodes.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • That sense of fun, and ego for its own sake, is the show’s go-to, with Pennette and company eschewing deeper meaning or morality in its cynical storytelling.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The ego is responsible for your mindsets, beliefs, impulses and reactions.
    Christie Garcia, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of ego
Noun
  • The starry line-up – which will also feature Alfonso Cuarón and Ava DuVernay among others later on in the festival – is the work of the festival’s long-time director Melita Toscan du Plantier, who takes pride in the fact that the event does not pay its A-list guests to attend.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
  • From Indigenous Pacific-Islander fighters like Holloway and Tuivasa to Indigenous fighters from the Americas like Payton Talbott and Alex Pereira, Indigenous role models in combat sports can foster a sense of pride and belonging for Indigenous youth with big dreams.
    Victor A. Lopez-Carmen, MD, MPH, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of pride
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