self-congratulation en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English congratulation English self-congratulation From self- + congratulation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Self-satisfied congratulation of oneself for one's achievements or accomplishments.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| self-congratulations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |