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==Etymology==
French agrandiss-, stem of agrandir, from a- (from [[Latin]] ad-) + grandir to increase, from Latin grandire, from grandis great
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Century 1634]
==Definitions==
*1 : to make great or greater : increase, enlarge <aggrandize an estate>
*2 : to make [[appear]] great or greater : [[praise]] highly
*3 : to give a [[character]] of grandeur to
*3 : to enhance the [[power]], [[wealth]], position, or reputation of <exploited the situation to aggrandize himself>
==Description==
Boasting is the [[act]] of making an ostentatious [[speech]]. It is considered a vice by such major [[religious]] [[groups]] as [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], Hinduism,[4] and [[Buddhism]]. Boasting has also been [[studied]] by such [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_psychology evolutionary psychologists] as Robert Wright.
Boasting can be seen as a [[form]] of the [[message]] "Look at me, now. Aren't I [[wonderful]]?" Feeling [[satisfaction]] about an [[achievement]], overcoming a [[challenge]], a difficult accomplishment, and other similar [[events]] is to be expected. The [[feelings]] of [[satisfaction]] are [[pleasant]] and [[contribute]] positively to our [[self]]-[[concept]] and our [[self-esteem]]. We can and do [[feel]] [[good]] about ourselves. There is also the urge to [[share]] some of this [[satisfaction]] with others and the [[hope]] that they will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment with us. These are all expected feelings that any of us can identify with and probably have [[acted]] on. As described this is not boasting.
Boasting occurs when someone not only feels a sense of [[satisfaction]] but also feels that whatever occurred proves their superiority, and is recounting accomplishments that so that others will feel [[admiration]] and [[envy]]. The accomplishment is not enough; there must be admiration and envy from others, Which is a [[form]] of [[aggression]]. Also, boasting can involve [[magnifying]] an accomplishment out of [[proportion]] to its importance.
==See also==
*[[Hyperbole]]
[[Category: General Reference]]
==Etymology==
French agrandiss-, stem of agrandir, from a- (from [[Latin]] ad-) + grandir to increase, from Latin grandire, from grandis great
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Century 1634]
==Definitions==
*1 : to make great or greater : increase, enlarge <aggrandize an estate>
*2 : to make [[appear]] great or greater : [[praise]] highly
*3 : to give a [[character]] of grandeur to
*3 : to enhance the [[power]], [[wealth]], position, or reputation of <exploited the situation to aggrandize himself>
==Description==
Boasting is the [[act]] of making an ostentatious [[speech]]. It is considered a vice by such major [[religious]] [[groups]] as [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], Hinduism,[4] and [[Buddhism]]. Boasting has also been [[studied]] by such [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_psychology evolutionary psychologists] as Robert Wright.
Boasting can be seen as a [[form]] of the [[message]] "Look at me, now. Aren't I [[wonderful]]?" Feeling [[satisfaction]] about an [[achievement]], overcoming a [[challenge]], a difficult accomplishment, and other similar [[events]] is to be expected. The [[feelings]] of [[satisfaction]] are [[pleasant]] and [[contribute]] positively to our [[self]]-[[concept]] and our [[self-esteem]]. We can and do [[feel]] [[good]] about ourselves. There is also the urge to [[share]] some of this [[satisfaction]] with others and the [[hope]] that they will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment with us. These are all expected feelings that any of us can identify with and probably have [[acted]] on. As described this is not boasting.
Boasting occurs when someone not only feels a sense of [[satisfaction]] but also feels that whatever occurred proves their superiority, and is recounting accomplishments that so that others will feel [[admiration]] and [[envy]]. The accomplishment is not enough; there must be admiration and envy from others, Which is a [[form]] of [[aggression]]. Also, boasting can involve [[magnifying]] an accomplishment out of [[proportion]] to its importance.
==See also==
*[[Hyperbole]]
[[Category: General Reference]]
