noun
megalomania
Megalomania (noun) means a mental illness in which someone has false beliefs of being extremely rich, powerful or all-powerful.
noun
1
A mental illness in which someone has false beliefs of being extremely rich, powerful or all-powerful.
2
Another term for narcissistic personality disorder.
3
A strong fixation on things that are showy, larger than life or excessive.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French mégalomanie, equivalent to megalo- plus -mania.
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What is the meaning of megalomania?
"megalomania" (noun) means a mental illness in which someone has false beliefs of being extremely rich, powerful or all-powerful.
What are the different meanings of megalomania?
"megalomania" has 3 main meanings: 1. A mental illness in which someone has false beliefs of being extremely rich, powerful or all-powerful; 2. Another term for narcissistic personality disorder; 3. A strong fixation on things that are showy, larger than life or excessive.
