Self-Styled

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /sɛlf-staɪld/

Definitions of self-styled

noun There is no noun form for 'self-styled'.

Example Sentences

A1 The self-styled expert claimed to have all the answers.

A2 The self-styled chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.

B1 The self-styled guru attracted a large following with their spiritual teachings.

B2 The self-styled entrepreneur built a successful business from scratch.

C1 The self-styled philosopher's theories were widely debated in academic circles.

C2 The self-styled revolutionary led a movement for social change in the country.

adjective A self-styled person or group describes themselves in a particular way, often without official recognition or approval.

Example Sentences

A1 The self-styled expert claimed to know everything about gardening.

A2 The self-styled chef prepared a delicious meal for us.

B1 The self-styled fashion designer showcased their latest collection at the event.

B2 The self-styled politician promised to bring about positive change in the community.

C1 The self-styled entrepreneur built a successful business from the ground up.

C2 The self-styled artist's work was featured in prestigious galleries around the world.

Examples of self-styled in a Sentence

formal The self-styled expert claimed to have all the answers.

informal The self-styled guru thinks he knows everything.

slang The self-styled boss is always trying to micromanage everything.

figurative The self-styled queen of the office likes to boss everyone around.

Grammatical Forms of self-styled

past tense

self-styled

plural

self-styled

comparative

more self-styled

superlative

most self-styled

present tense

self-style

future tense

will self-style

perfect tense

have self-styled

continuous tense

is self-styling

singular

self-styled

positive degree

self-styled

infinitive

to self-style

gerund

self-styling

participle

self-styled

Origin and Evolution of self-styled

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'self-styled' originated in the English language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who gives themselves a particular title or status without official recognition, the term 'self-styled' has evolved to also imply a sense of pretentiousness or lack of authenticity.