narcissistic
Use Narcissistic in a sentence
səˈsɪs 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.
Related forms
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]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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 |
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| narcism or narcism | |
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| 'narcissist or narcism | |
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| narcis'sistic or narcism | |
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Example sentences
In this case, a narcissistic sociopath who doesn't yet realize he needs a good lawyer.
Examines narcissistic communication and the ways it is exhibited in everyday conversation.
She has a quaint morality, a narcissistic personality.
In fact many narcissistic people are quite sane and successful.
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