self-glory

noun

self-glo·​ry ˌself-ˈglȯr-ē How to pronounce self-glory (audio)
: personal vanity : pride

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-glory was in 1549

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Cite this Entry

“Self-glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-glory. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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