Egotistical
/ˌiː.ɡəʊˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/noun
Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself.
Did you know?The root 'ego' comes from Latin for 'I', but in ancient philosophy, it was often linked to the concept of the self as an illusion, suggesting a dangerous detachment from reality.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ego
“I, the self, the individual.”
Early Modern English
English
egotism
“The practice of talking about oneself excessively; self-absorption.”
19th Century
English
egotistical
“Characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, derived from 'egotism'.”
Modern English
English
egotistical
“Describing an individual who is excessively self-focused and self-absorbed.”