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egomania
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ego·ma·nia

noun \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

Examples of EGOMANIA

  1. <even by Hollywood standards, that movie star's egomania is of epic proportions>

First Known Use of EGOMANIA

1825

Related to EGOMANIA

Synonyms
egocentricity, egocentrism, egoism, egotism, narcissism, navel-gazing, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest, self-involvement, selfishness, selfness, self-preoccupation, self-regard
Antonyms
self-abandonment, self-forgetfulness, selflessness, unselfishness

ego·ma·nia

noun \ˌē-gō-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of EGOMANIA

: the quality or state of being extremely egocentric

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