Definitions

1. verb

to enhance or exaggerate the importance or dignity of something or someone, often in a way that is considered to be false or unjustified

“The politician’s speeches were designed to aggrandize her image as a champion of the poor.”

2. verb

to make something appear more impressive or grandiose than it really is

“The company’s marketing campaign was accused of aggrandizing the product’s features.”

3. verb

to promote or boost the reputation of something or someone

“The award helped to aggrandize the artist’s reputation in the music industry.”

4. noun

the act of making something appear more impressive or grandiose than it really is

“The critics accused the film of aggrandization, saying it was overly flattering to the subject.”