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egotistically

/ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkli/
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Adjective:egotistical
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• adverb

1

In an excessively self-centered, conceited, or boastful manner; with an inflated sense of one's own importance.

Example

"He spoke egotistically about his achievements throughout the entire dinner, never once asking about anyone else's work."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Egotistically' often emphasizes boastful, conceited, or self-important behavior, whereas 'egoistically' refers more broadly to acting solely out of self-interest.

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egregious
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'egotistical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin pronoun 'ego' meaning 'I'.

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