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swelled head

noun

Definition of swelled headnext
as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements coming in first in a couple of tennis tournaments was enough to give him a swelled head

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  1. vanity
  2. ego
  3. pride
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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“Swelled head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelled%20head. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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