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EGOTISTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Example:
vain about her clothes
Synonyms:
conceited; egotistic; egotistical; self-conceited; swollen; swollen-headed; vain
Classified under:
Similar:
proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)
Derivation:
egotism (an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others)
egotist (a conceited and self-centered person)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
Synonyms:
egotistic; egotistical; narcissistic; self-loving
Classified under:
Similar:
selfish (concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others)
Derivation:
egotism (an exaggerated opinion of your own importance)
