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.