self-infatuated

adjective

self-in·​fat·​u·​at·​ed ˌself-in-ˈfa-chə-ˌwā-təd How to pronounce self-infatuated (audio)
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: characterized by self-infatuation : having or showing a foolish or extravagant love or admiration for oneself
a self-infatuated bore
The self-infatuated idea that nobody could disagree with you for honest and informed reasons is far more dangerous than any influence that donors' money may exercise.Thomas Sowell

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-infatuated was in 1807

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“Self-infatuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-infatuated. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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