To save this word, you'll need to log in.
self-en·hance·ment | \ ˌself-in-ˈhan(t)-smənt 
, -en- \
, -en- \ 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
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on self-enhancement
What made you want to look up self-enhancement? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Semantic Drift Quiz
- Which of the following was once a synonym for fun?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
- Semantic Drift Quiz
A challenging quiz of changing words.
Take the quiz - A Thanksgiving Word Quiz
We are thankful for obscure words.
Take the quiz - Spell It
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
Take the quiz - Dictionary Devil
The dictionary has been scrambled—can you put it back together?
Play the game
Share self-enhancement
Time Traveler for self-enhancement
The first known use of self-enhancement was in 1856
See more words from the same year