egomania

[ ee-goh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh, eg-oh- ]

noun

1. psychologically abnormal egotism.

egomania

/ ˌiːɡəʊˈmeɪnɪə; ˌiːɡəʊməˈnaɪɪkəl; ˌɛɡ-; ˌɛɡ- /

noun

1. obsessive love for oneself and regard for one's own needs
2. any action dictated by this point of view

egomania

1. An extreme egotism .

Derived Forms

• ˌegoˈmaniˌac, noun
• egomaniacal, adjective

Other Words From

• e·go·ma·ni·ac [ee-goh-, mey, -nee-ak, eg-oh-], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of egomania¹

First recorded in 1815–25; ego + -mania; modeled on monomania

Example Sentences

Living under Thor’s shadow, constantly striving and failing to meet his demanding father’s expectations, Loki’s insecurities and resulting egomania felt torn straight from the pages of the greatest myths about sibling rivalries.

From Time

She apparently saw her boss, despite his egomania and narcissism, as the supportive father figure that she lacked in real life.

From The Daily Beast

It takes a certain kind of moxie—and egomania—both of which Roth has always had in spades.

From The Daily Beast

Her egomania and impertinence were really insufferable; her notion of her own importance was ludicrous.

From Project Gutenberg

It is difficult to say how far this insatiable egomania will take our young women.

From Project Gutenberg

My egomania, like a swollen thing, has become impossible to articulate or to reduce to the impotent ironies of clay and paint.

From Project Gutenberg