American English Dictionary

Definition of “egomania”

egomania (ˌigoʊˈmeɪniə Pronunciation for ˌ ɛgoʊˈmeɪˈniə Pronunciation for ˌigoʊˈmeɪnjə Pronunciation for ˌɛgoʊˈmeɪnjə Pronunciation for )

Definitions

noun

  1. abnormally excessive egotism

Derived Forms

ˌegoˈmaniˌac (ˌigoʊˈmeɪniˌæk Pronunciation for ; ˌigoʊˈmeɪniˌæk Pronunciation for  adjective
ˌegomaˈniacal  (ˌigoʊməˈnaɪəkəl Pronunciation for

Word Origin

ego + , -mania

Example Sentences Including 'egomania'

Listen with as much attention as your navel-gazing egomania can allow.
Patrick Ness THE CRASH OF HENNINGTON (2003)
It's not so much a question of ingratitude as egomania , I guess.
New York Post (2002)
They make disastrous leaders, however, for they substitute egomania and unfounded enthusiasm for sound judgment.
Randolph, Theron G. & Moss, Ralph W. (contributor) An Alternative Approach to Allergies (1990)

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