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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."

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