self-exaggeration
- a word derived from exaggeration.
Example Sentences
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But prosperity led to luxury, self-exaggeration, and enervating vices.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
The self-exaggeration common to all new countries was universal.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 11 American Founders by Lord, John
"France!" asserted Turnbull with a sort of rollicking self-exaggeration, very unusual with him, "France, which is one torrent of splendid scepticism from Abelard to Anatole France."
From The Ball and the Cross by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)
Prosperity and success led to boundless self-exaggeration and a depreciation of enemies, while the vices of self-interest undermined gradually all real strength.
From The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. by Lord, John
We palliate his self-exaggeration and pride, on account of the disgraceful flatteries he received on every hand.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers by Lord, John
