Egoistical

Egoistical
Egoistic E`go*is"tic, Egoistical E`go*is"tic*al, a. Pertaining to egoism; imbued with egoism or excessive thoughts of self; self-loving. [1913 Webster]

Ill-natured feeling, or egoistic pleasure in making men miserable. --G. Eliot. [1913 Webster]


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  • egoistical — adj. self centered, selfish, concerned only with self, egotistical …   English contemporary dictionary

  • egoistical — ego·is·ti·cal …   English syllables

  • egoistical — adjective limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs • Syn: ↑egoistic, ↑egocentric, ↑self centered, ↑self centred • Ant: ↑altruistic (for: ↑egoistic) …   Useful english dictionary

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