Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-love

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.15 in modern English

Syllables
self--love
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Regard for oneself; love of oneself.

Uncountable

noun

Excessive pride or vanity, overvaluing the self.

Uncountable

noun

Masturbation.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English love English self-love From self- + love.

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Questions

What does self-love mean?
Regard for oneself; love of oneself.
Where does self-love come from?
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English love English self-love From self- + love.

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