swelled-headed
nounHow many syllables in swelled-headed?
There are 3 syllables in the word swelled-headed.How to pronounce swelled-headed:
Definition of swelled-headed:
- swelled-headed (noun):
- an exaggerated opinion of oneself self-conceit
Synonyms for swelled-headed:
aloof
arrogant
biggety
biggity
bigheaded
bumptious
egoistic
egoistical
egotistic
egotistical
haughty
hifalutin
high-and-mighty
high-handed
huffish
huffy
pompous
pretentious
prideful
self-conceited
self-important
self-satisfied
smug
stuck-up
supercilious
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