egotistical

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
  2. adjective characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Etymology

From egotistic + -al.

In classic literature

Synonyms

egotistic, narcissistic, self-loving

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