egotist — a person who is excessively conceited or self-absorbed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is excessively conceited or self-absorbed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːɡəʊtɪst/
Korean meaning: 자기중심적이고 자만심이 강한 사람, 이기주의자
Korean pronunciation: **이**고티스트
Example Sentences
- The egotist posted 47 selfies in one day and wondered why people unfollowed him.
- As a true egotist, he named his three cats after himself: John, Johnny, and Jonathan.
- The egotist's autobiography was 500 pages long, with 400 pages dedicated to his childhood achievements.
egotist
NOUN//ˈiːɡəʊtɪst//
a person who is excessively conceited or self-absorbed
a well-dressed man sits at a table completely ignoring his dinner companion while admiring himself in a hand mirror. He adjusts his hair and practices facial expressions while his food grows cold on the plate. His dining companion sits across from him looking frustrated and completely ignored. The man continues to talk to his own reflection rather than engaging in conversation. Other restaurant patrons nearby notice his bizarre behavior and shake their heads in disapproval. a person who is excessively conceited and self-absorbed
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ego' meaning 'I' or 'self', combined with the suffix '-ist' to denote a person who practices or believes in something. The term emerged in the 19th century as a philosophical concept describing someone excessively focused on themselves.
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📝Examples
“The egotist posted 47 selfies in one day and wondered why people unfollowed him.”
“As a true egotist, he named his three cats after himself: John, Johnny, and Jonathan.”
“The egotist's autobiography was 500 pages long, with 400 pages dedicated to his childhood achievements.”
“She realized her boyfriend was an egotist when he gave her a framed photo of himself for her birthday.”
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