SELF-APPLAUDING Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

self-applauding

adjective

Definition of self-applauding

as in self-pleased

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Adjective

Democrats’ hopes rise in Texas Democrats are feeling newly optimistic about Texas, even in deep-red seats.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Still, Andersen is only cautiously optimistic about the future.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

While a push east for Marib would get the Houthis the most resources, a southern push appears to be more strategically important for the time being.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
For decades, the European Union has led the world in implementing policies designed to cut emissions, creating the world’s most important price on carbon and crafting the rules of the road for a wide range of regulatory efforts.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of important

Adjective

Meanwhile, Johnson reprises his role as Moana's bantering reluctant partner, the shapeshifting trickster demigod Maui, alongside Jemaine Clement again voicing the conceited giant crustacean Tamatoa.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Avoid Burying Praise in Negatives To avoid making children too conceited, parents might bury praise in the midst of negatives.

— Wayne Parker, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026

Definition of conceited

Adjective

California shouldn’t be complacent, but the state isn’t slouching on preparation, or resolve.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Top grading involves removing a leader who has grown complacent and is no longer the right match for the job and replacing them with someone who is better equipped for the new challenges in the role.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of complacent

Adjective

The two women are themselves influencers who previously accused former gubernatorial hopeful Tom Steyer and, earlier this week, Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman of similar infractions.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Hager is hopeful many of his members will follow that endorsement.

— Andrea Hsu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of hopeful

Adjective

Instead, just enjoy the whacking of the pompous, the powerful and parents — that’s what Stone and Parker do.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Symptoms include baby fever, exacerbated by the pregnancy announcement of her sister Macy (Zosia Mamet), and an intolerance to her pompous, long-term but non-committal boyfriend Spencer (Finn Wittrock).

— Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of pompous

Adjective

Through remarkable archival footage and an incredible range of interviews, Monsters of God digs into the egotistical and ruthless mentalities that supported competing criminal empires and the undercover operations that dismantled them.

— Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
Where some may see this behavior as vain or egotistical, others may perceive it as bold, self-assured and passionate.

— Mallorie Sullivan, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Definition of egotistic

Adjective

Guys are proud to wear a Florida Panthers jersey, and the expectations are high.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
The Segerstrom is also heralded for its hospitality; Reitz is particularly proud that the center received an award from Broadway Across America for being voted the most welcoming spot on Broadway tours.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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