swelled head

noun

Definition of swelled headnext
as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements coming in first in a couple of tennis tournaments was enough to give him a swelled head

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  1. vanity
  2. ego
  3. pride
Noun
  • The single-sink bathroom vanity had just enough room for two, but the massive walk-in shower featured a soaking tub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The desk-sized vanity mirror features a sturdy silicone base with Mira, Rumi and Zoey’s faces on the bottom, alongside a tray for your hair accessories.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • The duo have wowed club staff with their humble attitude, free of the stereotypical ego or baggage that often comes with big transfer fees.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • For a talented athlete, ego may mask a flaw obvious to others.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ego
Noun
  • The pride of his city, his state, is now an NBA champion who calls future Hall of Famers his teammates.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Even though the Tower could be seen from all over London and the surrounding counties, and was a great source of national pride, the government maintained its top-secret status well into the 1990s.
    — David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of pride
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“Swelled head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelled%20head. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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