Definitions
- Describing the act of making something appear more impressive or important than it actually is. - Referring to the act of exaggerating or embellishing the truth to make oneself or something else seem better. - Talking about the act of enhancing one's reputation or status through false or misleading means.
- Referring to the act of increasing the power, wealth, or status of someone or something. - Describing the act of making something appear greater or more significant than it actually is. - Talking about the act of enhancing one's reputation or status through legitimate means.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve making something appear greater or more significant than it is.
- 2Both words can be used to describe actions taken to enhance one's reputation or status.
- 3Both words can have negative connotations when used to describe dishonest or deceitful behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Engrandize typically involves exaggeration or falsehoods, while aggrandize usually involves legitimate means of enhancing something.
- 2Connotation: Engrandize has a more negative connotation than aggrandize, which can have a neutral or positive connotation.
- 3Scope: Aggrandize can refer to a wider range of things, such as power, wealth, or status, while engrandize is more limited in scope.
- 4Usage: Aggrandize is more commonly used than engrandize in everyday language.
Remember this!
Engrandize and aggrandize are synonyms that both involve making something appear greater or more significant than it is. However, engrandize typically involves exaggeration or falsehoods, while aggrandize usually involves legitimate means of enhancing something. Additionally, aggrandize has a more neutral or positive connotation, while engrandize has a more negative connotation.
