self-congratulatory
adjective/ˌself kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪtəri/
/ˌself kənˈɡrætʃələtɔːri/
(usually disapproving)- showing that you think you have done something very well and are pleased with yourself
- The winners gave themselves a self-congratulatory round of applause.
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