noun
narcissist
Narcissist (noun) means someone with an excessive sense of their own importance and a constant need for admiration. Example: “He's such a narcissist — he turns every conversation back to himself.”
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Someone with an excessive sense of their own importance and a constant need for admiration.
"He's such a narcissist — he turns every conversation back to himself."
"Dating a narcissist can be exhausting because everything has to be about them."
How to use narcissist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone obsessed with themselves and their own image.
When to use it
Often used casually to describe someone self-centred, though it is also a clinical term (narcissistic personality disorder) in psychology.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Narcissus, a figure in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “narcissist” mean?
The word “narcissist” means someone with an excessive sense of their own importance and a constant need for admiration. In plain terms, someone obsessed with themselves and their own image.
How do you use “narcissist” in a sentence?
Here is “narcissist” used in a sentence: “He's such a narcissist — he turns every conversation back to himself.”
What part of speech is “narcissist”?
“Narcissist” is a noun.
Where does the word “narcissist” come from?
The word “narcissist” comes from Greek. From Narcissus, a figure in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection.
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