Definition of NARCISSISM

narcissism

Meanings

Plural: narcissisms

Noun

  • an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
  • Excessive love of oneself.
  • Sexual desire for one's own body.

Origin / Etymology

From original German Narzissismus, soon changed to Narzissmus due to haplology, from Narcissus, a character in Greek mythology who became obsessed with his own reflection, + -ism.

Synonyms

narcism, self-love

Scrabble Score: 14

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Words With Friends Score: 17

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