Meaning & Definition of word "Egotistical"

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    Egotistical

    /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

    adjective:

    • 1. Excessively self-absorbed or conceited; characterized by an inflated sense of one's own importance.
      • Example: His egotistical attitude made it difficult for others to work with him.
    • 2. Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
      • Example: She is so egotistical that she believes her success is solely due to her own efforts, disregarding the help of others.
    • 3. Demonstrating an excessive preoccupation with oneself.
      • Example: The egotistical celebrity often monopolized conversations with stories of her own achievements.
    • 4. Showing arrogance or vanity in one's own abilities or achievements.
      • Example: His egotistical remarks about his performance in the match annoyed his teammates.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'ego' combined with the suffix '-istical', indicating a quality related to the self.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    full of oneself:

    Behaving as if one is superior to others.

    in love with oneself:

    Excessively self-admiring.

    take oneself too seriously:

    To regard oneself as more important than reality suggests.

    Related Words

    ego:

    A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.

    narcissism:

    Excessive interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.

    self-importance:

    An inflated opinion of one's own worth.

    Slang Meanings of egotistical

    Meaning: Full of oneself

    Example Sentence: He's so full of himself, it's unbearable.

    Meaning: Self-absorbed

    Example Sentence: Don't be so self-absorbed; think about how others feel.