narcissism
inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity.
Psychiatry. narcissistic personality disorder.
Psychoanalysis. erotic gratification derived from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes, being a normal condition at the infantile level of personality development.
Origin of narcissism
1- Also nar·cism [nahr-siz-uhm]. /ˈnɑr sɪz əm/.
Other words for narcissism
1 | self-centeredness, smugness, egocentrism |
Other words from narcissism
- nar·cis·sist [nahr-suh-sist], /ˈnɑr sə sɪst/, nar·cist [nahr-sist], /ˈnɑr sɪst/, noun
- nar·cis·sis·tic, nar·cis·tic, adjective
- non·nar·cism, noun
- non·nar·cis·sism, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for narcissism
narcism (ˈnɑːˌsɪzəm)
/ (ˈnɑːsɪˌsɪzəm) /
an exceptional interest in or admiration for oneself, esp one's physical appearance
sexual satisfaction derived from contemplation of one's own physical or mental endowments
Origin of narcissism
1Derived forms of narcissism
- narcissist, noun
- narcissistic, adjective
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Cultural definitions for narcissism
[ (nahr-suh-siz-uhm) ]
A consuming self-absorption or self-love; a type of egotism. Narcissists constantly assess their appearance, desires, feelings, and abilities.
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