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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahr-suh-siz-em]
- /ˈnɑr səˌsɪz ɛm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nahr-suh-siz-em]
- /ˈnɑr səˌsɪz ɛm/
Definitions of narcistic word
- noun narcistic inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity. Synonyms: self-centeredness, smugness, egocentrism. 1
- noun narcistic Psychoanalysis. erotic gratification derived from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes, being a normal condition at the infantile level of personality development. 1
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Origin of narcistic
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
From the German word Narzissismus, dating back to 1815-25. See narcissus, -ism
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Parts of speech for Narcistic
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narcistic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
narcistic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for narcistic
adj narcistic
- automatic — An automatic machine or device is one which has controls that enable it to perform a task without needing to be constantly operated by a person. Automatic methods and processes involve the use of such machines.
- ascetic — An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs.
- autonomous — An autonomous country, organization, or group governs or controls itself rather than being controlled by anyone else.
- narcissistic — having an undue fascination with oneself; vain.
- subjective — existing in the mind; belonging to the thinking subject rather than to the object of thought (opposed to objective).
Antonyms for narcistic
adj narcistic
- other — additional or further: he and one other person.
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