Meaning & Definition of word "Egotistical"

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.