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megalomaniac Synonyms

Another word for megalomaniac

Choosing another word for megalomaniac depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who is obsessed with their own power and importance, or who suffers from delusions of grandeur.

Usage Example

"Critics described the ruthless corporate executive as a egomaniac who refused to listen to his advisors."

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egomaniac
Strong
narcissist
egotist
egoist
Weak
autocrat
despot

• adjective (Context 2)

Characterized by an obsessive desire for power, wealth, or grandiose self-importance; exhibiting delusions of grandeur.

Usage Example

"The film's villain is driven by a megalomaniacal scheme to control the world's water supply."

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megalomaniacal
egomaniacal
Strong
power-mad
power-hungry
narcissistic
grandiose
egotistical

Opposites of megalomaniac

The opposite of megalomaniac shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

modest
humble
unassuming
self-effacing
See all opposites of megalomaniac

• Nearby Words

megalithic
megalodon
megalomania
megalomaniac
megalopolis
megamall
megamerger

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Megalomaniac. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/megalomaniac
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