Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-gratifying

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.07 in modern English

Syllables
self---grat-i-fy-ing
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
7
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Giving oneself pleasure or satisfaction, especially without regard for others.

adj

Serving to gratify one's own desires, interests, or ego.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From self- + gratifying.

Phrases

self-gratification

Frequently Paired Words

self-gratification

Synonyms

self-indulgent self-satisfying narcissistic egotistical

Questions

What does self-gratifying mean?
Giving oneself pleasure or satisfaction, especially without regard for others.
Where does self-gratifying come from?
From self- + gratifying.

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