Aggrandised

/əˈɡrændaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

British spelling, past tense: made to seem greater or more important; increased in power or wealth.

Etymology

Past tense of British 'aggrandise' using standard '-ed' conjugation.

Kelly Says

Historical figures often 'aggrandised' their victories in art and literature—Napoleon's famous paintings show him much more heroic than eyewitness accounts described.

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