swelled head

Other forms: swelled heads

Definitions of swelled head
  1. noun
    an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
    synonyms: egotism, self-importance
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    types:
    superiority complex
    an exaggerated estimate of your own value and importance
    type of:
    conceit, conceitedness, vanity
    the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
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