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Definition of “egotistic”

egotistic (ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪk; ˌɛɡəˈtɪstɪk)  or egotistical

Definitions

adjective

  1. self-important and obsessed with yourself ⇒ Susan and Deborah share an intensely selfish, egotistic streak.

Synonyms

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= self-centred, superior, vain, conceited, narcissistic, opinionated, self-absorbed, self-important, egocentric, self-seeking, bragging, boasting, vainglorious, egomaniacal, self-admiring

egotist (ˈiːɡətɪst Pronunciation for egotist ; ˈɛɡ-) 

Definitions

noun

  1. a conceited boastful person
  2. a self-interested person; egoist

Derived Forms

ˌegoˈtistic, ˌegoˈtistical adjective
ˌegoˈtistically adverb

Example Sentences Including 'egotistic'

But Noll had only the egotistic certainty of the loved child.
Ruell, Patrick The Only Game
I don't mean to sound egotistic , but I probably enjoy life more than most people I know.
Pickard, Nancy No Body
I have also noticed that when I am full of resentment, anger or egotistic distress, I cannot work properly.
Karen Armstrong THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE (2004)
Politicians, as distinctly egotistic creatures, are particularly enthralled by the diary form.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
The Wessexes will need to have the doors enlarged at Buckingham Palace so they can walk through them with all their egotistic demands.
Sun, News of the World (2002)

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