Definition of Self-flattering
Self-flattering
self-flat·ter·ing


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
tending to praise oneself and exaggerate one's good qualities, strengths, and achievements while denying or ignoring one's bad qualities, weaknesses, or mistakes;

e.g. She had become self-centered and self-flattering, and all she did was talk about her success.

(verb)
praising oneself and one's good qualities, strengths, and/or achievements, especially while denying or ignoring one's bad qualities, weaknesses, or mistakes;

e.g. I wish they would stop self-flattering and instead focus on solving problems.



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