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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

aggrandizing

/æɡˈɡrændɪzaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does aggrandizing mean?

verb

Praising or describing someone or something in an exaggerated way, often to increase their status or power.

Example

"The politician's aggrandizing speech was criticized for being overly flattering."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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