self-dramatization

noun

self-dra·​ma·​ti·​za·​tion ˌself-ˌdra-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən 

-ˌdrä-

: the act or an instance of dramatizing oneself

self-dramatizer

ˌself-ˈdra-mə-ˌtī-zər 

-ˈdrä-

noun

Examples of self-dramatization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both men have a penchant for self-dramatization, are easily insulted and vindictive, and seem absent the gene for humility. — Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026

Another symptom of mild Kapuscinski-itis is the author’s self-dramatization as an intrepid reporter risking his neck on the reader’s behalf. — Timothy Garton Ash, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-dramatization

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization