Mythomania

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Pronunciation: /mɪθəˈmeɪniə/

Definitions of mythomania

noun an abnormal or pathological tendency to exaggerate or tell lies

Example Sentences

A1 Mythomania is a condition where someone compulsively tells lies.

A2 People with mythomania often have difficulty distinguishing between reality and fiction.

B1 Mythomania can have serious consequences in relationships and social interactions.

B2 It is important to seek professional help if you suspect someone may be suffering from mythomania.

C1 The treatment for mythomania may involve therapy and medication to address underlying issues.

C2 Individuals with mythomania may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy to help them manage their compulsive lying.

Examples of mythomania in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with mythomania, a condition characterized by compulsive lying.

informal I think she might have mythomania because she always tells such outrageous stories.

slang Don't believe a word he says, he's got a serious case of mythomania.

figurative Her mythomania was like a tangled web of deceit that she couldn't escape from.

Grammatical Forms of mythomania

past tense

mythomaniac

plural

mythomaniacs

comparative

more mythomaniac

superlative

most mythomaniac

present tense

mythomaniac

future tense

will mythomaniac

perfect tense

have mythomaniaced

continuous tense

am mythomaniacing

singular

mythomaniac

positive degree

mythomaniac

infinitive

to mythomaniac

gerund

mythomaniacing

participle

mythomaniaced

Origin and Evolution of mythomania

First Known Use: 1903 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'mythomania' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'mythos' meaning 'myth' and 'mania' meaning 'excessive enthusiasm or craze'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in a medical context to describe a psychiatric disorder characterized by a compulsion to exaggerate or tell lies, 'mythomania' has evolved to also refer to a habitual or pathological tendency to exaggerate or lie in general.