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View usage for: (megələmeɪniə) uncountable nounMegalomania is the belief that you are more powerful and important than you really are. Megalomania is sometimes a mental illness. Synonyms: self-importance, conceit, egotism, delusions of grandeur More Synonyms of megalomania megalomania in British English (ˌmɛɡələʊˈmeɪnɪə) noun1. psychiatry a delusion of grandeur, power, wealth, etc 2. informal a lust or craving for power Derived forms megalomaniac (ˌmegaloˈmaniac) adjective, noun megalomaniacal (ˌmɛɡələʊməˈnaɪəkəl) adjective megalomania in American English (ˌmɛgəloʊˈmeɪniə; ˌmɛgəloʊˈmeɪnjə) noun1. a mental disorder characterized by delusions of grandeur, power, etc. 2. a passion for, or for doing, big things 3. a tendency to exaggerate Derived forms megalomaniac (ˌmegaloˈmaniˌac) adjective, noun megalomaniacal (ˌmegalomaˈniacal) (ˌmɛgəloʊməˈnaɪəkəl) adjective megalomanic (ˌmegaloˈmanic) (ˌmɛgəloʊˈmænɪk) adjective Word origin ModL: see megalo- & mania Examples of 'megalomania' in a sentencemegalomania Word lists withmegalomania mania Definition a craving for power His single-mindedness never veered into megalomania. Synonyms self-importance delusions of grandeur grandiosity folie de grandeur (French) conceitedness Additional synonymsDefinition an excessively high opinion of oneself He knew, without conceit, that he was considered a genius. Synonyms self-importance, vanity, arrogance, complacency, pride, swagger, narcissism, egotism, self-love, amour-propre, vainglory Definition concern only for one's own interests and feelings his amazing blend of egotism, superciliousness and stupidity Synonyms self-centredness, self-esteem, vanity, superiority, self-interest, selfishness, narcissism, self-importance, self-regard, self-love, self-seeking, self-absorption, self-obsession, egocentricity, egomania, self-praise, vainglory, self-conceit, self-admiration, conceitedness Nearby words ofmegalomania - meet
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