narcissistic
pronunciation
How to pronounce narcissistic in British English:
UK [ˌnɑ:sɪ'sɪstɪk]
How to pronounce narcissistic in American English:
US [ˌnɑrsɪˈsɪstɪk]
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- Adjective:
- characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
Word Origin
- narcissistic (adj.)
- 1912, see narcissism + -istic. Sometimes erroneously as narcistic. Related: Narcissistically.
Example
- 1. How to deal with a narcissistic husband
- 2. My aim here is mainly to set up a contrast between the narcissistic tendencies of technology and the problem of actual love .
- 3. Narcissistic bosses feel threatened by persons who are better than they are and who can steal the glory from them .
- 4. However , if you have found yourself a narcissistic husband , it 's an asset , which you will appreciate for life .
- 5. Here 's a look at what could living with a narcissistic husband mean for you .