swelled head
an inordinately grand opinion of oneself; conceit.
Origin of swelled head
1Other words from swelled head
- swelled-headed, adjective
- swelled-head·ed·ness, noun
Words Nearby swelled head
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How to use swelled head in a sentence
Other writers suffered from that complaint known as "swelled head," but Walter Fetherston never.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le QueuxDon't tell me anything more, or you will give me a case of swelled head.
Frank Merriwell's Bravery | Burt L. StandishHe is sure to have a swelled head and try to boss the crowd.
Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School | Jessie Graham FlowerIt will do wonders in the way of curing Nat Weymans swelled head and no one can possibly say it isnt fair.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline LesterThere is no room for faith in the swelled head of young Italy, but the waiter was a middle-aged man.
Olive in Italy | Moray Dalton
British Dictionary definitions for swelled head
informal an inflated view of one's own worth, often caused by sudden success
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