Assumption and Swelled head

Assumption

Assumption noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: his air of assumption tended to put people off rather quickly

Swelled head and assumption are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swelled head" instead a noun "Assumption".

Nearby Words: assume, assumed, assumptive

Swelled head

Swelled head noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.

Assumption and swelled head are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assumption" instead a noun phrase "Swelled head".
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