SELF-LOVE Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

self-love

noun

ˌself-ˈləv

Definition of self-love

as in vanity

an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements nurtured a self-love that was far greater than any affection she ever felt for another person

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Recent Examples of self-love Of course self-love won’t solve all of this. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 11 June 2026 The multi-hyphenate opened up about self-work and self-love during a new interview promoting her upcoming Netflix romcom Office Romance. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 June 2026 The titular Jim is an Insta-famous gym queen — the filmmakers made an account to follow several gay influencers during production for research — who preaches self-love but looks down on anyone who doesn’t fit his own standard of beauty. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 15 May 2026 To those in the know, the pregnancy statues themselves also telegraph self-love, even if the result is (quite literally) navel-gazey. — Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-love

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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

Working with her friend and employer Sam (Sharlene Whyte), a boundary-free partnership that zags between deal points and Sam’s marital woes, Alex wrangles author egos and fends off competitors.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The risk of rogue models cannot be held back by blasts of ego.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of ego

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

Definition of pride

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