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narcissistically

/ˌnɑːr.səˈsɪs.tɪ.kli/
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Adjective:narcissistic
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narcissistically Lexical Profile

• adverb

1

In a manner characterized by excessive self-admiration, vanity, or self-centeredness.

Example

"He narcissistically steered every conversation back to his own minor accomplishments."

2

In a way that relates to or exhibits clinical narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder.

Example

"The therapist noted that the patient reacted narcissistically whenever his authority was mildly questioned."

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• Rhymes for narcissistically

• Nearby Words

narcissism
narcissist
narcissistic
narcissistically
narcissus
narco
narcolepsy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'narcissistic' and the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately deriving from the Greek mythological figure Narcissus (Narkissos), a handsome youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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