narcissistic

adjective
UK: /ˌnɑːsɪˈsɪstɪk/
US: /ˌnɑːrsɪˈsɪstɪk/

  1. Excessively self-absorbed; extremely interested in oneself and one's physical appearance.

    1. He is very narcissistic and only talks about himself.
    2. The article described the celebrity's narcissistic behavior, focusing on constant need for attention.

  2. Relating to narcissism; characterized by or showing an inflated sense of self-importance and a need for admiration.

    1. Her narcissistic personality made it hard to be friends.
    2. The psychoanalyst explored the patient's narcissistic tendencies, tracing them back to childhood trauma.

Synonyms

egotistical vain self-centered self-absorbed conceited pompous
narcissistic noun

  1. A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

    1. He's such a narcissistic, always looking in the mirror.
    2. Don't be a narcissistic; think about others besides just yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "narcissistic" in English means: Excessively self-absorbed; extremely interested in oneself and one's physical appearance., Relating to narcissism; characterized by or showing an inflated sense of self-importance and a need for admiration..

The phonetic transcription of "narcissistic" is /ˌnɑːsɪˈsɪstɪk/ in British English and /ˌnɑːrsɪˈsɪstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "narcissistic": egotistical, vain, self-centered, self-absorbed, conceited, pompous.

Example usage of "narcissistic": "He is very narcissistic and only talks about himself.". More examples on the page.