plural self-enhancements
Definition of self-enhancement
: the act or process of improving or enhancing oneself or one's self-esteem
These dermatologic procedures are becoming viewed by men as a method of self-enhancement, like eating well, wearing nice clothes or going to the gym.— Katie Chang The study is the first to establish a cause-and-effect link between thinking positively about oneself (self-enhancement) and psychological wellbeing.— Debbie Juniewicz
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The first known use of self-enhancement was in 1856
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