narcissistically — in a way that shows excessive interest in or admiration of oneself
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that shows excessive interest in or admiration of oneself
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌnɑːrsɪˈsɪstɪkli/
Example Sentences
- He narcissistically posted 47 selfies during his 2-hour gym session.
- The CEO narcissistically named every company product after himself.
- She narcissistically interrupted every conversation to talk about her achievements.
narcissistically
ADVERB[/ˌnɑːrsɪˈsɪstɪkli/]
in a way that shows excessive interest in or admiration of oneself
in a way that shows excessive interest in or admiration of oneself
Living narcissistically, ignoring statistics, avoiding thinking realistically
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Narcissus, a figure in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection in water and was transformed into a flower. The name evolved to denote excessive self-love and admiration, entering English through Latin and French as 'narcissism' and related forms.
Breakdown
Narcissus (Greek mythological figure) + -istic (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'characterized by') + -ally (adverb-forming suffix meaning 'in a manner of').
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📝Examples
“He narcissistically posted 47 selfies during his 2-hour gym session.”
“The CEO narcissistically named every company product after himself.”
“She narcissistically interrupted every conversation to talk about her achievements.”
“The politician narcissistically claimed credit for the sunny weather during his campaign.”
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