himself

him·self

pronoun \(h)im-ˈself, Southern also -ˈsef\

Definition of HIMSELF

1

a : that identical male one —used reflexively, for emphasis, in absolute constructions, and in place of him especially when joined to another object <he considers himself lucky> <he himself did it> <himself unhappy, he understood the situation> <a gift to his wife and himself> — compare ¹he b —used reflexively when the sex of the antecedent is unspecified <everyone must fend for himself>

2

: his normal, healthy, or sane condition or self <hasn't been himself lately>

3

chiefly Irish & Scottish : a man of consequence; especially : the master of the house

Examples of HIMSELF

1. After a good night's sleep, he felt like himself again.
2. He's not himself today; something must be bothering him.

First Known Use of HIMSELF

before 12th century

Rhymes with HIMSELF

bookshelf, herself, itself, myself, nonself, oneself, ourself, top-shelf, thyself, yourself