autoromantic

American  

[aw-toh-roh-man-tik] / ˌɔ toʊ roʊˈmæn tɪk /

adjective

1. noting or relating to a person who primarily feels romantic attraction to and desire for themselves, as opposed to other people.

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Etymology

Origin of autoromantic

First recorded in 1970–75, for an earlier sense; 2005–10, for the current sense; auto- ¹ ( def. ) + romantic ( def. )

Example Sentences

In my case I’m also autoromantic – I literally love myself.

From The Guardian • Mar. 4, 2019