A compliment may cause it to swell Crossword Clue

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A compliment may cause it to swell Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
2. your consciousness of your own identity

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COMPLIMENT (verb)
1. say something to someone that expresses praise
2. express respect or esteem for
COMPLIMENT (noun)
1. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
SWELL (verb)
1. expand abnormally
2. come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
SWELL (noun)
1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
2. the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
SWELL (adjective)
1. very good

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