self-congratulatory

adjective

self-con·grat·u·la·to·ry ˌself-kən-ˈgra-chə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē

-ˈgra-jə-

Synonyms of self-congratulatory next

: expressive of self-congratulation

self-congratulatory memoirs

Examples of self-congratulatory in a Sentence

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In Layne’s sensitive characterization, there’s nothing self-congratulatory about the way Dandelion embraces her vulnerability and desire. —

Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024 At its worst, the earnestness curdles into self-congratulatory smarm. —

Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 29 June 2024 His supporters confuse the rah-rah motivation to an enthusiastic, self-congratulatory persona for a job well done. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2024 The Jinx: Part Two initially feels too self-congratulatory, like Jarecki returned to Durst’s story solely to take another victory lap for capturing his confession on a hot mic years ago. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-congratulatory

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-congratulatory was in 1798

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“Self-congratulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-congratulatory. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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