egotistic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
    narcissistic; self-loving; egotistical.
  2. adjective satellite characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
    swollen-headed; swollen; conceited; self-conceited; vain; egotistical.
    • a conceited fool
    • an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
    • an egotistical disregard of others
    • so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
    • growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
    • vain about her clothes

WordNet


E`go*tis"tic, E`go*tis"tic*al adjective (Also<
  • Egotistic
  • Egotistical
)
Definitions
  1. Addicted to, or manifesting, egotism. Syn. -- Conceited; vain; self-important; opinionated.

Webster 1913