self-important
adjective
having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
self-importantly
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a word derived from
self-important.
Example Sentences
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“Relevant countries should earnestly respect Solomon Islands’ sovereignty and its independent decisions instead of deciding what others should and should not do self-importantly and condescendingly from a privileged position,” he said.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 29, 2022
Giant of the Senate may be far more sincere than Why Not Me?, but its ridiculous title and cover photo of Franken posing self-importantly next to a globe before a crackling fire are reassuring.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2017
Another boss, self-importantly erect in his office chair, is sporting bunny slippers under the desk.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 25, 2017
Sam Wasson’s “Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.” is willing to take a fond and incisive look, if not Paramount’s self-importantly tough one.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2010
The library was red brick, Victorian, sitting self-importantly at the top of a hill.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
