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self-praise noun[ U ] usually disapproving(alsoselfpraise)uk /ˌselfˈpreɪz/ us /ˌselfˈpreɪz/ the act of praising yourself: He went into a lengthy piece of self-praise about what a great cook he was. Please spare us the self-praise, especially since you've done nothing to earn it. Her students soon learn that one of the biggest mistakes is to indulge in self-praise. Perhaps we could have a pause in the litany of self-praise and complacency, and a recognition of the grim reality of the situation? Nationalism encourages expressions of self-praise which would be considered childish in an adult. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Praising and applauding acclaim acclamation accolade adulate adulation clap compliment encomium enthrone enthronement eulogistic eulogistically hail laurel wreath ode ooh ooh and aahidiom ovation overpraise puff |