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megalomaniac

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meg·a·lo·ma·ni·a  (mg-l-mn-, -mny)
n.
1. A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.
2. An obsession with grandiose or extravagant things or actions.
mega·lo·mani·ac n.
mega·lo·ma·nia·cal (-m-n-kl), mega·lo·manic (-mnk) adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.megalomaniac - a pathological egotist
egoist, egotist, swellhead - a conceited and self-centered person
Translations
megalomaniac [mɛgələuˈmeɪnɪæk] adj, n → megalómano/a m/f
megalomaniac [mɛgələˈmeɪnɪæk] n → Größenwahnsinnige(r) f(m)
megalomaniac [mɛgələuˈmeɪnɪæk] n → megalomane m/f


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