egotistic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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- /ˌi.ɡoʊˈtɪs.tɪk/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English egotist Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English egotistic From egotist + -ic.
Meanings
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Egotistical.
As a case history, “Lolita” will become, no doubt, a classic in psychiatric circles. As a work of art, it transcends its expiatory aspects; and still more important to us than scientific significance and literary worth, is the ethical impact the book should have on the serious reader; for in this poignant personal study there lurks a general lesson; the wayward child, the egotistic mother, the panting maniac - these are not only vivid characters in a unique story: they warn us of dangerous trends; they point out potent evils.
1955, Vladimir Nabokov, Lolita, 1st American edition, New York, N.Y.: G[eorge] P[almer] Putnam’s Sons, published August 1958, →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more egotistic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most egotistic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |