egotistical

Meanings

• adjective

  having or revealing an excessively high opinion of one's own importance or abilities

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Rhymes

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jubilational , salutational , vocational

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Variants

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egotistic , egotistical , egotistically

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Forms

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egotisticalness, egotisticality

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Etymology

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derived from egotism (from Greek ego 'I' + -tism)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'egotistical' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. The longest word in the English language with the most number of consecutive 'e' letters is 'egotistical'.

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Related Concepts

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1. narcissism: Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

2. hubris: Hubris is an excessive pride or self-confidence, especially when it leads to contempt for others and neglect of divine or natural powers.

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Culture

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The term 'egotistical' is often used to describe individuals who have an inflated sense of self-importance or self-centeredness. In literature, this trait can be found in various characters, such as Iago in Shakespeare's 'Othello'. In art, self-portraits can sometimes be seen as egotistical, as the artist is focusing on themselves and their own image.

How to Memorize "egotistical"

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   - Visualize a person with a large mirror in front of them, admiring their reflection and believing they are the most important person in the room.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'egotistical' with the word 'self-centered' or 'self-absorbed'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Ego' stands for 'I go', and 'tical' is like 'tic' or 'tick', which can remind you of someone who is focused only on themselves.

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