Egomaniacally: meaning, definitions and examples

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egomaniacally

 

[ ˌiːɡoʊˈmeɪniækəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior

In an egomaniacal manner, excessively self-centered and self-absorbed.

Synonyms

egotistically, narcissistically, self-centeredly

Examples of usage

  • He egomaniacally boasted about his achievements to anyone who would listen.
  • She egomaniacally believed she was the best at everything she did.
  • The CEO egomaniacally took credit for the success of the company.
Context #2 | Adverb

attitude

In a way that shows an excessive preoccupation with one's self; characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance.

Synonyms

arrogantly, conceitedly, self-importantly

Examples of usage

  • He egomaniacally dismissed the contributions of others to the project.
  • She egomaniacally demanded constant attention and praise.

Translations

Translations of the word "egomaniacally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 egomaníaco

🇮🇳 अहंकारपूर्ण

🇩🇪 egomanisch

🇮🇩 egomanis

🇺🇦 егоїстично

🇵🇱 egomaniakalnie

🇯🇵 自己愛的に (じこあいてきに)

🇫🇷 égomaniaque

🇪🇸 egomaníacamente

🇹🇷 egomanyakça

🇰🇷 자기 중심적으로 (자기 중심적으로)

🇸🇦 بأنانية مفرطة

🇨🇿 egomaniakálně

🇸🇰 egomaniakálne

🇨🇳 自我主义地 (zìwǒ zhǔyì de)

🇸🇮 egomanijačno

🇮🇸 egómaníaklega

🇰🇿 эгоистікалық

🇬🇪 ეგომანიაკალურად

🇦🇿 eqomanyakcasına

🇲🇽 egomaniacamente

Etymology

The word 'egomaniacally' is derived from the noun 'egomaniac', which originated from the terms 'ego' meaning 'self' and 'maniac' meaning 'excessively enthusiastic'. The term first appeared in the late 19th century to describe someone exhibiting extreme self-centeredness and narcissism. Over time, 'egomaniacally' has come to represent behavior or attitudes that are excessively self-absorbed and focused on one's own importance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,791, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.