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Definitions for egotistic
ˌi gəˈtɪs tɪk, ˌɛg ə-ego·tis·tic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. egotistic, egotistical, narcissistic, self-lovingadjective

    characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance

  2. conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed, vainadjective

    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"

Wiktionary

  1. egotisticadjective

    Egotistical.

  2. egotisticadjective

    Egoistic.

Wikipedia

  1. egotistic

    Egotism is defined as the drive to maintain and enhance favorable views of oneself and generally features an inflated opinion of one's personal features and importance distinguished by a person's amplified vision of one's self and self-importance. It often includes intellectual, physical, social, and other overestimations. The egotist has an overwhelming sense of the centrality of the "me" regarding their personal qualities.

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  1. egotistic

    Egotistic refers to someone who is excessively self-centered or self-absorbed, typically so focused on their own needs, desires, or achievements that they disregard those of others. An egotistic person often thinks they are superior or more important than others and may display a high or inflated sense of self-importance.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Egotisticadjective

    alt. of Egotistical

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of egotistic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of egotistic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of egotistic in a Sentence

  1. W. Somerset Maugham:

    The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic, and self-complacent is erroneous -- on the contrary, it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant, and kind. It is failure that makes people bitter and cruel.

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