self-important
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of self-important
First recorded in 1765–75
Example Sentences
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I love the open of our show because it’s sets just the right tone so solemn and self important and and also vicious towards me.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025
The standard phrase for the sort of behaviors described used to be "holier than thou" - too self righteous and self important to pay...
From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2017
“I was the most self important 22-year-old you ever met,” Mr. Wolfers said.
From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2012
Give me a break with this self important drivel.
From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2010
The officers impressed me as very self important, exceedingly courteous and cordial, and charming in their broad-gauge views of current events and their unreserved candor in discussing all subjects.
From Little Pills, An Army Story Being Some Experiences of a United States Army Medical Officer on the Frontier Nearly a Half Century Ago by McKay, Robert Henderson
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