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egotistic

ego·tis·tic

US/ˌi.ɡoʊˈtɪs.tɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance

2.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

  • “a conceited fool”
  • “an attitude of self-conceited arrogance”
  • “an egotistical disregard of others”
  • “so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty”
  • “growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary”
  • “vain about her clothes”

Origin

From egotist + -ic.

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