Be puffed up with pride, etc.

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Feeling self-importance, usually to the point of arrogance.

When he won the competition, he was all puffed up with pride.
Visual representation of "be puffed up with pride, etc." - Feeling self-importance, usually to the point of arrogance.

Often appears as...

  • puffed up with pride
  • all puffed up

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Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "be puffed up with pride, etc."
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Negative Tone

Usually implies negative judgement, suggesting excessive and unjustified pride.

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After the debate, he was puffed up with pride, ignoring everyone's feedback.
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Visual Imagery

Envision someone inflating like a balloon to understand how pride swells them.

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She was puffed up like a peacock, flaunting her new designer dress at the party.
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Not Always Visible

The pride may not be apparent to others, but felt strongly internally.

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Despite his calm demeanor, he was puffed up with pride inside.
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