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Definition of bigheaded
bigheaded
/ˌbɪɡˈhɛd.ɪd/
(UK: big-headed)
big · head · ed
Adverb:bigheadedly
bigheaded Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities; conceited or arrogant.
Example
"Winning the championship made him a bit bigheaded, so his teammates helped keep him grounded."
2
Having a physically large head in proportion to the rest of the body.
Example
"The cartoonist drew a funny, bigheaded caricature of the mayor for the local newspaper."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bigheaded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bigheaded