self-love

American  

[self-luhv] / ˈsɛlfˈlʌv /

noun

1. the instinct by which one's actions are directed to the promotion of one's own welfare or well-being, especially an excessive regard for one's own advantage.

2. conceit; vanity.

3. narcissism.

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self-love British  

noun

1. the instinct or tendency to seek one's own well-being or to further one's own interest

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Other Word Forms

• self-loving
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of self-love

First recorded in 1555–65

Example Sentences

"You've got to be comfortable with yourself and understand your body, so you can tell others how it works. Self love is also really important."

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

"Self love is the act of giving a voice to your truth. So here is mine," she began in the revealing caption.

From Fox News • Jul. 31, 2021

"Love this post, pic and woman. Self love," another social media user said.

From Fox News • Aug. 27, 2020

Self love makes a monopoly of all things to its own interest, and this is most opposite to Christian affection and communion, which puts all in one bank.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

Self love is generally esteemed infamous and contemptible among men.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh