Narcissistic

Pronunciation: /nɑːrˈsɪsɪstɪk/

Definitions of narcissistic

adjective describing someone who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves

Example Sentences

A1 He is very narcissistic and only cares about himself.

A2 She has a narcissistic personality and always seeks attention.

B1 His narcissistic behavior often alienates those around him.

B2 The celebrity's narcissistic tendencies are evident in their constant self-promotion.

C1 The politician's narcissistic nature makes it difficult for them to work collaboratively with others.

C2 The artist's narcissistic obsession with their own image has led to a decline in their popularity.

Examples of narcissistic in a Sentence

formal The psychologist diagnosed him with narcissistic personality disorder.

informal She's so narcissistic, always talking about herself.

slang He's such a narcissistic jerk.

figurative Her obsession with selfies is a clear sign of her narcissistic tendencies.

Grammatical Forms of narcissistic

• past tense: narcissized
• plural: narcissistics
• comparative: more narcissistic
• superlative: most narcissistic
• present tense: narcissizes
• future tense: will narcissize
• perfect tense: has narcissized
• continuous tense: is narcissizing
• singular: narcissistic
• positive degree: narcissistic
• infinitive: to narcissize
• gerund: narcissizing
• participle: narcissizing

Origin and Evolution of narcissistic

First Known Use: 1911 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'narcissistic' originates from the Greek myth of Narcissus, a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychology to describe excessive self-love and admiration, the term 'narcissistic' has since broadened in usage to refer to individuals who display traits of self-centeredness, vanity, and a lack of empathy.