self-congratulating
- a word derived from self-congratulation.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“The Biggest Little Farm” can at times feel like a larger, better-produced version of the kind of viral video that spreads on Facebook, equal parts uplifting and self-congratulating.
From Washington Times • May 8, 2019
Here he was named male artist of the year and new artist of the year, and his “Traveller” won the prize for album of the year – a clear indication of the industry’s self-congratulating embrace.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2015
With all of our self-congratulating references to “post-racial” society, it’s about time we recognized the ways we haven’t changed.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2015
There’s a lot of self-congratulating going around Capitol Hill these days – members of Congress are, in not-so-insignificant ways, doing their jobs.
From MSNBC • Apr. 24, 2015
Peace ensues, But spurious and short-lived, the puny child Of self-congratulating Pride, begot On fancied Innocence.
From The Task and Other Poems by Cowper, William
