Pretense
Pretense noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Self-glory and pretense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-glory" instead a noun "Pretense".
Self-glory
Self-glory noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.
Usage example: the movie star's memoirs come across as being one unending exercise in self-glory
Pretense and self-glory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretense" instead a noun phrase "Self-glory".
Mutual synonyms
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Self-glory and Pretense. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretense/self-glory
Pretense & Self-glory. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretense/self-glory>.
Self-glory or Pretense. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretense/self-glory.
