swollen-headed
adjective informal disapproving uk/ˌswəʊ.lənˈhed.ɪd/ us/ˌswoʊ.lənˈhed.ɪd/
自命不凡的，自负的，神气活现的
thinking that you are more intelligent or important than you really are
I didn't know how to mention it without sounding swollen-headed. 我不知道该怎么说才不显得自以为是。
See: swollen head
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- They are swollen-headed semi-intellectuals.
- They have done well, but do not allow them to get swollen-headed.
- Swollen-headed actors should take note.