self-infatuated

adjective

self-in·​fat·​u·​at·​ed ˌself-in-ˈfa-chə-ˌwā-təd 

-chü-ˌā-

: characterized by self-infatuation : having or showing a foolish or extravagant love or admiration for oneself

a self-infatuated bore

The self-infatuated idea that nobody could disagree with you for honest and informed reasons is far more dangerous than any influence that donors' money may exercise.

—Thomas Sowell

Synonyms

• egocentric
• egoistic
• egoistical
• egomaniacal
• egotistic
• egotistical
• narcissistic
• self-absorbed
• self-centered
• self-concerned
• self-interested
• self-involved
• self-loving
• self-obsessed
• self-oriented
• self-preoccupied
• self-regarding
• self-seeking
• self-serving
• selfish
• solipsistic

Examples of self-infatuated in a Sentence

a physician who specializes in cosmetic surgery mainly for self-infatuated socialites

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above