Self-Admiration

Pronunciation: /sɛlfˌædməˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of self-admiration

noun a feeling of pride and satisfaction in oneself; self-respect

Example Sentences

A1 She has a lot of self-admiration for her artistic talents.

A2 His constant self-admiration can be off-putting to others.

B1 Self-admiration is important for building self-confidence.

B2 Her self-admiration sometimes borders on arrogance.

C1 His self-admiration is often seen as a mask for his insecurities.

C2 True self-confidence does not require constant self-admiration.

Examples of self-admiration in a Sentence

formal Excessive self-admiration can be detrimental to one's personal growth and relationships.

informal She's always talking about herself, it's like she's full of self-admiration.

slang He's so full of himself, always in self-admiration mode.

figurative In the mirror of self-admiration, one often fails to see the flaws that need improvement.

Grammatical Forms of self-admiration

• past tense: self-admired
• plural: self-admirations
• comparative: more self-admiring
• superlative: most self-admiring
• present tense: self-admires
• future tense: will self-admire
• perfect tense: has self-admired
• continuous tense: is self-admiring
• singular: self-admiration
• positive degree: self-admiring
• infinitive: to self-admire
• gerund: self-admiring
• participle: self-admired

Origin and Evolution of self-admiration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'self-admiration' originated from the Latin word 'admiratio', which means wonder or astonishment.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'self-admiration' has evolved to refer to excessive pride or vanity in oneself, rather than just simple wonder or admiration.