noun

egomaniac

ee-goh-MAY-nee-ak

Egomaniac (noun) means someone with an extreme, obsessive sense of their own importance. Example: “The director was a total egomaniac who demanded constant praise on set.”

noun

Someone with an extreme, obsessive sense of their own importance.

"The director was a total egomaniac who demanded constant praise on set."

How to use egomaniac

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who is obsessively focused on their own greatness — stronger and more extreme than just "egotist."

When to use it

Informal and usually used as an insult.

Easily confused with

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Word forms

egomaniacs plural

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Etymology

From ego- ("self") + -maniac ("obsessed with").

Rhymes for egomaniac

zodiac cardiac Pontiac amnesiac brainiac insomniac pyromaniac aphrodisiac kleptomaniac megalomaniac nymphomaniac hypochondriac

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Frequently asked questions

What does “egomaniac” mean?

The word “egomaniac” means someone with an extreme, obsessive sense of their own importance. In plain terms, a person who is obsessively focused on their own greatness — stronger and more extreme than just "egotist.".

How do you pronounce “egomaniac”?

“Egomaniac” is pronounced ee-goh-MAY-nee-ak (/iɡoʊˈmeɪniæk/ in IPA).

How do you use “egomaniac” in a sentence?

Here is “egomaniac” used in a sentence: “The director was a total egomaniac who demanded constant praise on set.”

What part of speech is “egomaniac”?

“Egomaniac” is a noun.