nar·cis·sis·tic

[nahr-suh-sis-tik]
adjective
1.
having an undue fascination with oneself; vain.
2.
Psychoanalysis. tending to derive erotic gratification from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes.

Origin:
1910–20; narciss(ism) + -istic

nar·cis·sis·ti·cal·ly, adverb
non·nar·cis·sis·tic, adjective
un·nar·cis·sis·tic, adjective
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narcissism or narcism (ˈnɑːsɪˌsɪzəm, ˈnɑːˌsɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  an exceptional interest in or admiration for oneself, esp one's physical appearance
2.  sexual satisfaction derived from contemplation of one's own physical or mental endowments
 
[C19: from Narcissus]
 
narcism or narcism
 
n
 
[C19: from Narcissus]
 
'narcissist or narcism
 
n
 
narcis'sistic or narcism
 
adj

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narcissistic
1916, from narcissism.
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