egotistical

egotistical
adjective
1. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
Syn: ↑egotistic, ↑narcissistic, ↑self-loving
Similar to: ↑selfish
Derivationally related forms: ↑narcissism (for: ↑narcissistic), ↑egotist, ↑egotism (for: ↑egotistic)
2. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
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a conceited fool

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an attitude of self-conceited arrogance

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an egotistical disregard of others

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so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty

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growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary

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vain about her clothes

Similar to: ↑proud
Derivationally related forms: ↑vanity (for: ↑vain), ↑egotist, ↑egotist (for: ↑egotistic), ↑egotism (for: ↑egotistic)

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