self-loving
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7.7
- adjective
- /ˈsɛlfˌlʌvɪŋ/
- Archaic
- She often took selfies, posting them online to showcase her self-loving nature.
Examples
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Also, they are self-loving (or for those who consider it to be so, selfish) enough to want a real party, not just the usual stuff, for themselves, to the enjoyment of their guests; and they feel marriage is the time to do it.
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His self-loving attitude made it difficult for others to connect with him.
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Part of the whole self loving thing is to be a part of all of this to be able to move.
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It is the beginning of the end of you living a blessed and self loving, secure life.
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It is the beginning of the end of you living a blessed and self loving, secure life.
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His self-loving comments constantly highlighted his accomplishments over others'.
Synonyms
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3.9
A person who is only interested in their own needs and not in other people's feelings
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7.8
Being sure you are much more important than other people
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3.8
Thinking you are more attractive or important than others
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5.4
Thinking you are much better than other people
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6.6
Seeing yourself as much more important than other people
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5.8
Acting as if you are better than other people
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7.0
Being only interested in your own needs and feelings
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7.4
Thinking only of oneself and not caring about other people's feelings
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4.9
Too pleased with yourself in a way that annoys others
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8.6
A person who only cares about themselves and thinks they are more important than other people
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9.9
Bragging too much about how great you think you are
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7.4
Caring only about your own needs and wants
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7.2
Thinking you are more important than other people
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7.7
Thinking you are better than other people
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7.6
Thinking only about yourself and not about other people
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8.5
Being too satisfied with yourself and not seeing your mistakes
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6.9
Thinking you are better than other people
Antonyms
How Self-Regarding
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Self-loving comes from the parts self ('one's own person') and loving ('showing love'). It literally means 'loving yourself', and when this love goes too far it becomes pride, so self-loving describes someone who is too proud of themselves.