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egotistic

/ˌiː.ɡəˈtɪs.tɪk/
e · go · tis · tic
Adverb:egotistically
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• adjective

1

Having an inflated view of one's own importance; excessively conceited, boastful, or self-absorbed.

Example

"His egotistic behavior during the team meeting alienated several colleagues who had contributed equally to the project."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Egotistic" is slightly less common in modern usage than its longer variant "egotistical", though both share the exact same meaning and are often confused with "egoistic", which specifically emphasizes philosophical self-interest rather than boastful vanity.

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• Nearby Words

egomaniacal
egotism
egotist
egotistic
egotistical
egotistically
egregious

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from "egotist" plus the adjectival suffix "-ic", ultimately rooted in the Latin pronoun "ego" meaning "I".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Egotistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/egotistic
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