egotistic meaning and definition

EGOTISTIC adjective

Definition of egotistic (adjective)

1. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
   • synonyms: egotistical, narcissistic, self-loving
2. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
   • "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary"; "vain about her clothes"
   • synonyms: conceited, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed, vain