CEFR B2

narcissistic

adjective

Meaning

Having an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance or abilities.

Examples

His narcissistic tendencies made it difficult for him to accept criticism.
The character's narcissistic personality was a key element of the story.

Synonyms: vain, egotistical, self-centered, conceited, self-absorbed

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narcissistic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌnɑːrsɪˈsɪstɪk/

Definition

Having an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance or abilities.

Examples

His narcissistic tendencies made it difficult for him to accept criticism.
The character's narcissistic personality was a key element of the story.
She accused him of being narcissistic and self-centered.

How to Use narcissistic

narcissistic of (prepositional phrase): Having an excessive admiration for oneself, especially in relation to others. — "He was so narcissistic of his own achievements that he rarely listened to others."

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