Pronunciation: /sɛlfˌkəŋˈɡrætʃəˌlɛˌtɔri/
adjective describing someone who is excessively proud of themselves and their achievements
A1 She felt proud of herself for completing the puzzle.
A2 He couldn't help but feel a bit self-congratulatory after acing the exam.
B1 The team's self-congratulatory attitude was evident after winning the championship.
B2 Despite his self-congratulatory tone, he acknowledged the contributions of his colleagues.
C1 Her self-congratulatory speech at the award ceremony was met with mixed reactions.
C2 The author's self-congratulatory memoir reflected his sense of accomplishment and pride.
formal The author's self-congratulatory tone in the preface of the book was off-putting to some readers.
informal She couldn't help but feel a bit self-congratulatory after acing her final exam.
slang He was being so self-congratulatory about his promotion, it was starting to annoy his coworkers.
figurative The team's self-congratulatory attitude after winning the championship game was palpable.
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