Egomania

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Excessive vanity, pride or arrogance; self-importance. uncountable, usually

    "There's a lot of egomania going around: it seems everyone believes they are the most capable and important person in the room."

  2. 2
    an intense and irresistible love for yourself and concern for your own needs wordnet

Example

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"There's a lot of egomania going around: it seems everyone believes they are the most capable and important person in the room."

Etymology

From ego + -mania.

Related phrases

self importance

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