Syn. — Egotism, Self-conceit, Vanity, Egoism. Self-conceit is an overweening opinion of one's talents, capacity, attractions, etc.; egotism is the acting out of self-conceit, or self-importance, in words and exterior conduct; vanity is inflation of mind arising from the idea of being thought highly of by others. It shows itself by its eagerness to catch the notice of others. Egoism is a state in which the feelings are concentrated on one's self. Its expression is egotism.
EGOTIST E"go*tist, n. Etym: [L. ego I + ending -tist for -ist. See Egotism, and cf. Egoist.]
Defn: One addicted to egotism; one who speaks much of himself or magnifies his own achievements or affairs.
EGOTISTIC; EGOTISTICAL
E`go*tis"tic, E`go*tis"tic*al, a.
Defn: Addicted to, or manifesting, egotism.
Syn.
— Conceited; vain; self-important; opinionated.
EGOTISTICALLY
E`go*tis"tic*al*ly, adv.
Defn: With egotism.
EGOTIZE
E"go*tize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Egotized; p. pr. & vb. n. Egotizing.]
Etym: [See Egotism.]
Defn: To talk or write as an egotist. Cowper.