1. the act or process of making something appear greater or more important than it really is; exaggeration or enhancement
Usage: often used in the context of self-promotion or inflating one's status or achievements
2. the act of increasing the power, wealth, or status of a person or group
Usage: often implies selfish or ambitious motives

Examples

• The politician's speech was full of aggrandisement, overstating his accomplishments.
• She pursued wealth and power for personal aggrandisement rather than public good.
• The company's marketing campaign involved some aggrandisement of the product's benefits.
• His constant aggrandisement of his own role annoyed his colleagues.
• The historical account avoided aggrandisement and presented facts objectively.
• The dictator's aggrandisement of his military power was evident in the propaganda.
• Through careful aggrandisement of minor achievements, he built his reputation.