SELF-LOVE Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

self-love

noun

ˌself-ˈləv

Definition of self-love

as in vanity

an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements nurtured a self-love that was far greater than any affection she ever felt for another person

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Recent Examples of self-love While some social media users believe loneliness creators encourage self-love, some online users and experts criticize them for encouraging isolation amid a time when the World Health Organization has made loneliness a global health priority. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 Tzul described the items as something people might buy themselves for a little self-love or to give as gifts. — Ashlin Sanchez, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Of course self-love won’t solve all of this. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 11 June 2026 The multi-hyphenate opened up about self-work and self-love during a new interview promoting her upcoming Netflix romcom Office Romance. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-love

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My suite was beyond spacious, with a full entryway with desk and wetbar giving way to a seating area; large, plush bed; then a closet and vanity area leading into a massive bathroom—which had a full soaking tub and two pedestal sinks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
HomePop Clover Shaped Ottoman A decorative pouf can wear many hats—vanity seating, an extra chair for company, or even a foot stool in lieu of a chaise.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of vanity

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The 44-year-old first-time SEC coach has taken great pride in returning the edge that has been missing from Gainesville since Urban Meyer exited Alachua County back in December 2010.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Having held the reigning AFC Player of the Month in Walker to his lowest rushing total in 2026, the Dolphins can take pride that their run defense appears to be headed in the right direction.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

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