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
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 Ireland and Scotland
: a man of consequence;
especially
: the master of the house
