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noun

an inordinately grand opinion of oneself; conceit.

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Origin of swelled head

First recorded in 1890–95

OTHER WORDS FROM swelled head

swelled-headed, adjectiveswelled-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 Queux
Don't tell me anything more, or you will give me a case of swelled head.
Frank Merriwell's Bravery|Burt L. Standish
He is sure to have a swelled head and try to boss the crowd.
Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School|Jessie Graham Flower
It 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 Lester

There 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

swelled head

swollen head

noun

informal an inflated view of one's own worth, often caused by sudden success

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swelled head

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British Dictionary definitions for swelled head

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