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| 1. | [ adjective ] characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance | |
| Synonyms: | narcissistic self-loving egotistic | |
| Related terms: | selfish | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance | |
| Synonyms: | vain self-conceited swollen swollen-headed egotistic conceited | |
| Examples: | "a conceited fool" "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance" "an egotistical disregard of others" "swollen by victory" "vain about her clothes" |
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| Related terms: | proud | |
| Similar spelling: |
egotistically egotistic |
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