Definition

A strong tendency to lie or exaggerate, often to make stories more interesting or dramatic.

Example

His mythomania made it difficult for his friends to trust anything he said.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of mythomania?

Yeah, it's that thing where people exaggerate a lot, right?

Exactly! I think it can be really harmful if someone lies too much.

Definitely, it makes it hard to trust them after a while.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mythomania is formed from "mythos" (from Greek, meaning story or myth) and "mania" (from Greek, meaning madness or obsession). The word describes an obsession with or a compulsion to tell or believe in myths or falsehoods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'myth' as a story and 'mania' as an obsession — this helps you remember that mythomania refers to an obsession with myths or untruths.

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