Definition

In a way that shows excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

Example

He spoke egotistically about his accomplishments, ignoring the contributions of his team.

Conversation

I think he acted quite egotistically during the meeting.

Yeah, he only seemed to care about his own ideas.

It really turned me off; teamwork is so important.

Absolutely, we need to work together, not just focus on one person.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Egotistically → It is formed from "ego" (from Latin, meaning I or self) and "-istically" (a suffix used to form adverbs indicating a manner or characteristic). The word describes behaving in a manner that is centered around oneself or self-interest.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ego' as representing the self, and remember that 'egotistically' means acting in a way that focuses on oneself.

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