swell-headed

swell-head·ed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [swel hed-id]
- /swɛl ˈhɛd ɪd/
- /swel ˈhed.ɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swel hed-id]
- /swɛl ˈhɛd ɪd/

Definition of swell-headed word

noun swell-headed a vain or arrogant person. 1

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Origin of swell-headed

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; swell + head

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Parts of speech for Swell-headed

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swell-headed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for swell-headed

noun swell-headed

conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
megalomania — Psychiatry. a symptom of mental illness marked by delusions of greatness, wealth, etc.
narcissism — inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity. Synonyms: self-centeredness, smugness, egocentrism.
egoism — An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.
gasconade — extravagant boasting; boastful talk.

All 5 Synonyms of swell-headed