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ˈnɑːsɪsɪz(ə)m,
nɑːˈsɪs-/
n.
excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's appearance.
Derivative
- narcissist n.
- narcissistic adj.
- narcissistically adv.
Etymology
C19: from Narcissus, the name of a beautiful youth in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool, + -ism.
