egotist

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a conceited and self-centered person

Etymology

ego + -t- inserted to avoid hiatus, or after the analogy of dramatist, epigrammatist, etc. + -ist

In classic literature

Synonyms

egoist, swellhead

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