A swelled head Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈswɛɫd/ /ˈhɛd
uh SWELD HED
æɪ/ /swˈɛld/ /hˈɛd
uh SWELD HED
Definition
To have 'a swelled head' means to be too proud or think too highly of yourself, often because of success or praise.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is informal and often used in a joking or mildly critical way. Commonly followed by phrases like 'get a swelled head.' Not used for literal swelling of the head—only pride or arrogance.
Spanish: estar engreído - creerse muchoPortuguese (BR): cabeça inchada - arrogânciaPortuguese (PT): cabeça inchada - arrogânciaChinese (Simplified): 自以为是 - 自大Chinese (Traditional): 自以為是 - 自大Hindi: घमंड होना - अहंकारी बननाArabic: غرور - التكبرBengali: অহংকার - গর্বিত মাথা (নিজেকে অতিরিক্ত বড় মনে করা)Russian: зазнаваться - возгордитьсяJapanese: 天狗になる - 思い上がるVietnamese: tự cao - kiêu ngạoKorean: 자만심 - 우쭐대다Turkish: burnu havada olmak - kibirlenmekUrdu: غرورIndonesian: besar kepala - sombong
Example Sentences
After winning the award, he got a swelled head.
basic
Try not to get a swelled head after all those compliments.
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She doesn't have a swelled head despite her success.
basic
After that viral video, don't let it give you a swelled head!
natural
He acts like he has a swelled head since getting promoted.
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Don’t worry, her friends won’t let her get a swelled head.
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