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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishFull of yourself — talking yourself up and acting like you're better than everyone else.
Common pairings
egotistical behavior
an egotistical jerk
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more egotistical
- Superlative
- most egotistical
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Etymology
Built from egotist (from ego + -ist) plus the adjective suffix -ical.
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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.
