egomania

noun ego·ma·nia \ˌē-gō-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\

Definition of EGOMANIA

: the quality or state of being extremely egocentric

— ego·ma·ni·ac \-nē-ˌak\ noun

— ego·ma·ni·a·cal \-mə-ˈnī-ə-kəl\ adjective

— ego·ma·ni·a·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

1825

Synonyms: egocentricity, egocentrism, egoism, egotism, narcissism, navel-gazing, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest, self-involvement, selfishness, selfness, self-preoccupation, self-regard

Medical Dictionary

noun ego·ma·nia \ˌē-gō-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\

: the quality or state of being extremely egocentric

Next Word in the Dictionary: ego–orientedPrevious Word in the Dictionary: egoityAll Words Near: egomania

What made you want to look up egomania? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears