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egotistical

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e⋅go⋅tis⋅tic

[ee-guh-tis-tik, eg-uh-]
–adjective
1. pertaining to or characterized by egotism.
2. given to talking about oneself; vain; boastful; opinionated.
3. indifferent to the well-being of others; selfish.
Also, e⋅go⋅tis⋅ti⋅cal.


Origin:
1855–60; egotist + -ic


e⋅go⋅tis⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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e·go·tist   (ē'gə-tĭst, ěg'ə-)   
n.  
  1. A conceited, boastful person.

  2. A selfish, self-centered person.

e'go·tis'tic, e'go·tis'ti·cal adj., e'go·tis'ti·cal·ly adv.
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