SELF-ADMIRATIONS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

self-admiration

noun

ˌself-ˌad-mə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of self-admiration

as in vanity

an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements his overweening self-admiration blinded him to constructive criticism of any kind

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Recent Examples of self-admiration Most of the film plays out in something close to real time, and the directors, loath to hurry scenes along, slow the action down with a technical virtuosity that sometimes tilts into self-admiration. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025 At first, Oliver meekly and gratefully laps up, metaphorically, the warm milk of affection that the family bestows on him between their rounds of backbiting and oblivious self-admiration. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-admiration

Noun

Two of the usual product tills were transformed into makeshift vanities for about a dozen beauty lovers to test an assortment of serums and creams.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
This is small and simple, with a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

The other bill Newsom signed, Assembly Bill 1836, expands the availability of state security grants to offsite celebrations like cultural and religious festivals, marches and LGBTQ pride events.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
While developing her next feature, Coppola has spent this retrospective year taking stock, watching with a familiar pride as her own children pursue creative paths.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026