self-titled

1.形容詞B2

釋義

describes a creative work — such as an album, book, or film — that is named after the artist, writer, or director who made it

例句

The jazz guitarist Faisal released his self-titled debut album at age twenty-two.

self-titled debut album — most common collocation

Saira's self-titled memoir became a bestseller within weeks of its publication.

self-titled memoir — used with books as well as music

同義詞

self-titled + noun

Only used before a noun to describe creative works (albums, songs, books, films). Never used to describe a person — 'He is self-titled' is incorrect.

❌The singer's self-titled concert was sold out.

✅The singer's self-titled album was a huge success.

💡self-titled describes works with titles, not events or performances.

❌He is self-titled like his father.

✅His film is self-titled

💡he named it after himself.' — only creative works are self-titled, not people.

self-titled — adjective