egoist — a person who is excessively conceited or self-centered
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is excessively conceited or self-centered
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/
Example Sentences
- The egoist took all the pizza slices and said 'I was really hungry!'
- Don't be such an egoist - share your notes with your classmates.
- The egoist's favorite topic of conversation is always himself.
egoist
NOUN[/ˈiːɡoʊɪst/]
a person who is excessively conceited or self-centered
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'ego' meaning 'I' or 'self'. It developed as a philosophical term in the 18th century and later expanded to its general meaning of 'a person who is excessively self-centered or selfish'.
Breakdown
ego (Latin: I, self) + -ist (one who practices or advocates). The suffix -ist denotes a person who adheres to a particular belief or practice.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The egoist took all the pizza slices and said 'I was really hungry!'”
“Don't be such an egoist - share your notes with your classmates.”
“The egoist's favorite topic of conversation is always himself.”
“She realized she had been acting like an egoist when nobody came to her birthday party.”
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