self-flattery


self–flat·tery

noun \-tə-rē\

Definition of SELF-FLATTERY

: the glossing over of one's own weaknesses or mistakes and the exaggeration of one's own good qualities and achievements

First Known Use of SELF-FLATTERY

1657

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