egotistical
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for egotistical, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Excessively self-important, boastful, or preoccupied with oneself.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use egotistical
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
egotistical behavior
an egotistical jerk
Etymology
Built from egotist (from ego + -ist) plus the adjective suffix -ical.
Full origin of egotistical →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.
