narcissist
noun
plural narcissists
Definition of narcissist
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: an individual showing symptoms of or suffering from narcissism: such as
a
: an extremely self-centered person who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance
… 48.7 per cent of the network share, tuned in … to watch Dame Edna, the supremo of narcissists, treat the celebrity guests on her TV talk show like audiovisual aids.— John Lahr Humblebragging makes you sound like a narcissist who is also being deceptive.— Elise Craig
also
: a person affected with narcissistic personality disorder
But unlike the garden-variety snob, narcissists have impaired relationships because they're unable to enter anyone else's world. — Adelle Waldman … since the narcissist is so convinced of his high station (most are men), he automatically expects that others will recognize his superior qualities and will tell him so. — Charles Zanor
b
: a person who is overly concerned with his or her physical appearance
O.K., I'm like most baby boomers, a narcissist. In pursuit of the perfect body …— Cathy Booth