adj

egotistical

ee-goh-TIHS-tihk-l

Egotistical (adj) means Excessively self-important, boastful, or preoccupied with oneself. Example: “His egotistical speech was mostly about his own achievements.”

adj

Excessively self-important, boastful, or preoccupied with oneself.

"His egotistical speech was mostly about his own achievements."

"She's smart, but a bit egotistical about it."

How to Use Egotistical

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFull of yourself — talking yourself up and acting like you're better than everyone else.

Common pairings

egotistical behavior an egotistical jerk

Word Forms

more egotistical comparative, most egotistical superlative

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Etymology

Built from egotist (from ego + -ist) plus the adjective suffix -ical.

Rhymes for egotistical

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “egotistical” mean?

The word “egotistical” means excessively self-important, boastful, or preoccupied with oneself. In plain terms, full of yourself — talking yourself up and acting like you're better than everyone else.

How do you pronounce “egotistical”?

“Egotistical” is pronounced ee-goh-TIHS-tihk-l (/ˌi.ɡoʊˈtɪs.tɪk.(ə)l/ in IPA).

How do you use “egotistical” in a sentence?

Here is “egotistical” used in a sentence: “His egotistical speech was mostly about his own achievements.”

What part of speech is “egotistical”?

“Egotistical” is an adjective.