Narcissistically: meaning, definitions and examples
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narcissistically
[ ˌnɑːr.sɪ.sɪsˈtɪk.li ]
self-obsessed
In a way that shows an excessive interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.
Synonyms
egotistically, self-centeredly, self-indulgently.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| narcissistically |
Mentioned above, please see the entry for 'narcissistically'. |
| egotistically |
Used when someone is excessively conceited or absorbed in themselves; selfishly.
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| self-centeredly |
Used when someone is preoccupied with themselves and their own needs or affairs.
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| self-indulgently |
Used when someone does something that gratifies their own desires, often to excess, without regard for others.
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Examples of usage
- She gazed narcissistically at her reflection in the mirror.
- He spoke narcissistically about his achievements during the interview.
Translations
Translations of the word "narcissistically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 narcisisticamente
🇮🇳 अहंकारी रूप से
🇩🇪 narzisstisch
🇮🇩 secara narsis
🇺🇦 нарцисично
🇵🇱 narcystycznie
🇯🇵 自己愛的に
🇫🇷 narcissiquement
🇪🇸 narcisísticamente
🇹🇷 narsistçe
🇰🇷 자기애적으로
🇸🇦 بأنانية
🇨🇿 narcisticky
🇸🇰 narcisticky
🇨🇳 自恋地
🇸🇮 narcističen
🇮🇸 sjálfsást
🇰🇿 нарциссшеіл
🇬🇪 ნარცისულად
🇦🇿 narsistik şəkildə
🇲🇽 narcisísticamente
Etymology
The adverb 'narcissistically' is derived from the word 'narcissistic', which originates from the Greek mythological figure Narcissus. According to the myth, Narcissus was a handsome youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and eventually wasted away from unrequited love. The term 'narcissistic' was later coined by psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud to describe excessive self-love and admiration. The adverb 'narcissistically' is commonly used in psychology and social contexts to describe behavior characterized by a focus on oneself and one's own importance.