self-important
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ɪmˈpɔr adjective
having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
Origin:
1765–75
1765–75
Related forms
self-im·por·tance, noun
self-im·por·tant·ly, adverb
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| self-important | |
| —adj | |
| having or showing an unduly high opinion of one's own abilities, importance, etc | |
| self-im'portantly | |
| —adv | |
| self-im'portance | |
| —n | |
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Self-important
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
self-important
"having or showing an exaggerated estimation of one's own importance," 1775, from self + important (q.v.).
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Example sentences
There are small and large pieces all throughout the garden, but none of the art is arranged in a self-important way.
Others were more forceful, self-important or impetuous.
One more self-important lummox hurtling through space, trying to make an impact somewhere.
She was an incredible self-promoter, endlessly self-important.
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