egotistic

American  

[ee-guh-tis-tik, eg-uh-] / ˌi gəˈtɪs tɪk, ˌɛg ə- /

Also egotistical

adjective

1. pertaining to or characterized by egotism.

2. given to talking about oneself; vain; boastful; opinionated.

3. indifferent to the well-being of others; selfish.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• egotistically
  adverb
• antiegotistical
  adjective
• nonegotistically
  adverb
• nonegotistic
  adjective
• unegotistically
  adverb
• unegotistical
  adjective
• antiegotistic
  adjective
• antiegotistically
  adverb
• nonegotistical
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of egotistic

First recorded in 1855–60; egotist + -ic

Explanation

If you believe you are the most talented, charming, intelligent person on Earth then you are egotistic (or a politician): in other words you have too inflated an opinion of yourself. Egotistic is derived from the Latin word ego for "I." Don't confuse egotistic with egoistic, which is essentially a moral philosophy that believes all human actions, even the most seemingly selfless, are guided at heart by self-interest. It's possible to be egoistic without being egotistic, and vice versa.

Example Sentences

But more and more of the California utility's customers prefer "Piggish, Greedy and Egotistic" instead.

From Time Magazine Archive

Egotistic darkness         Walking in the light, we are accustomed to the light         and require it; we cannot see in darkness.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Eddy, Mary Baker

Enter an Egotistic Amphitryon, followed by a meek and youthful Guest.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, July 4, 1891 by Various

Egotistic ambition and avarice supplanted patriotism and industry.

From Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series by Brown, Horatio Robert Forbes