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Definition of self-congratulatory adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

self-congratulatory

adjective
 
/ˌself kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪtəri/
 
/ˌself kənˈɡrætʃələtɔːri/
(usually disapproving)
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  1. 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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