self-engrossed

adjective

self-en·​grossed ˌself-in-ˈgrōst 

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: completely engrossed or absorbed with oneself

Her mind was entirely self-engrossed. She was in a reverie of sweet remembrances.

—Jane Austen

Even the greediest corporate raiders, the sleaziest pro athletes, the most self-engrossed entertainers have their circles of admirers …

—Jacquielynn Floyd

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-engrossed

• almost
• engrossed
• foremost
• hindmost
• impost
• inmost
• lamppost
• leftmost
• necrosed
• outpost
• pancoast
• rightmost