Aggrandising

/əˈɡrændaɪzɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

British spelling: tending to make something seem greater or more important than it really is; self-promoting.

Etymology

British spelling of 'aggrandizing', present participle of 'aggrandise' with '-ing' suffix.

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Advertisements are often criticized for being 'aggrandising'—claiming a shampoo will transform your life when it just cleans your hair.

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