megalomania

noun
UK: /ˌmeɡ.ə.ləˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
US: /ˌmeɡ.ə.loʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/

  1. A mental condition in which somebody has an exaggerated belief in their own importance or power.

    1. His megalomania made him think he was better than everyone.
    2. The dictator's megalomania led him to believe he could conquer the world.

  2. Obsession with the exercise of power.

    1. Her megalomania caused problems at work.
    2. Driven by megalomania, the CEO made increasingly reckless decisions for the company.

Synonyms

egomania narcissism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "megalomania" in English means: A mental condition in which somebody has an exaggerated belief in their own importance or power., Obsession with the exercise of power..

The phonetic transcription of "megalomania" is /ˌmeɡ.ə.ləˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ in British English and /ˌmeɡ.ə.loʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "megalomania": egomania, narcissism.

Example usage of "megalomania": "His megalomania made him think he was better than everyone.". More examples on the page.