narcissist

noun
UK: /ˈnɑːsɪsɪst/
US: /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

  1. A person who is excessively interested in themselves and their own appearance.

    1. He is a narcissist, always looking in the mirror.
    2. The CEO was labeled a narcissist because of his self-centered leadership style.

  2. Someone who has an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for excessive attention and admiration.

    1. She's a total narcissist; she only talks about herself.
    2. The therapist explained that a narcissist craves constant validation from others.

Synonyms

egoist
narcissist adjective

  1. Relating to or characterized by excessive admiration of oneself; narcissistic.

    1. His narcissist behavior is annoying for everyone.
    2. She displayed a narcissist attitude during the whole project.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "narcissist" in English means: A person who is excessively interested in themselves and their own appearance., Someone who has an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for excessive attention and admiration..

The phonetic transcription of "narcissist" is /ˈnɑːsɪsɪst/ in British English and /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "narcissist": egoist.

Example usage of "narcissist": "He is a narcissist, always looking in the mirror.". More examples on the page.