Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: egotistical
IPA transcription: [,iɡət'ɪstɪkəl]
Pronunciations of egotistical
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed, vain
    Meaning: characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary"; "vain about her clothes"
  • Synonyms: egotistic, egotistical, narcissistic, self-loving
    Meaning: characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
Usage examples
  • I do not see how this book can avoid being egotistical; and I do not quite see (to tell the truth) how it can avoid being dull.
  • The man had wonderful talents and might have a rich congregation and improve himself; but he is persistent in his ideas concerning this holiness movement, and of course a large church like ours wants something to attract and interest instead of such egotistical discourses.
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