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Antonyms for self-exaltation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : eg-zawl-tey-shuhn, ek-sawl-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛg zɔlˈteɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sɔl-



Definition of self-exaltation

Origin :
  • late 14c, from Old French exaltacion "enhancement, elevation," from Latin exaltationem (nominative exaltatio) "elevation, pride," from exaltare (see exalt).
  • As in pride : noun arrogance, self-importance
  • As in conceit : noun egotism
Example sentences :
  • This arises from self-exaltation evolved from the sexual power of man.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • Then how should others, how should such infirm beings as we, be free from self-exaltation?
  • Extract from : « Epistle Sermons, Vol. II » by Martin Luther
  • Beloved, let us be content to be nothing and nobody in this scene of self-exaltation.
  • Extract from : « Elijah the Tishbite » by C. (Charles) H. (Henry) Mackintosh
  • Self-confidence, self-righteousness, self-exaltation have no place there.
  • Extract from : « Sermons » by Clement Bailhache
  • Self-exaltation is not opposed to reason, but may spring from it.
  • Extract from : « The Philosophy of Spinoza » by Baruch de Spinoza
  • The higher the oppressed, so much higher the self-exaltation of the oppressor.
  • Extract from : « The Three Brides » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • Then there is self-exaltation, another form of the works of self.
  • Extract from : « The Master's Indwelling » by Andrew Murray
  • Mother and sons shared in the spirit of self-seeking and self-exaltation.
  • Extract from : « A Life of St. John for the Young » by George Ludington Weed
  • There is no trace of arrogance or of self-exaltation, and when he speaks you feel that his words are fountained from sincerity.
  • Extract from : « Idling in Italy » by Joseph Collins
  • Self-exaltation is joy with the accompanying idea of some action we have done, which we imagine people praise.
  • Extract from : « The Philosophy of Spinoza » by Baruch de Spinoza

Synonyms for self-exaltation

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