Narcissistic
/nɑːrˈsɪs.ɪstɪk/noun
Exhibiting excessive self-love or self-absorption.
Did you know?The term 'narcissistic' stems from the myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection and ultimately perished because of it, highlighting the perils of extreme self-love.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Νάρκισσος (Nárkissos)
“A youth who fell in love with his own reflection in water.”
14th Century
Latin
narcissus
“A flower named after the mythological figure, symbolizing self-love.”
19th Century
English
narcissism
“The term was coined to describe excessive self-importance.”
Late 20th Century
English
narcissistic
“Adjective form used in psychology to describe a personality trait of self-centeredness.”
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