megalomania

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/ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/

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/ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ · /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪnjə/

Definition of megalomania

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.

“As to Ernest... He is quite as nervously broken down as I am but it manifests itself in different ways. His inclination is towards megalomania and mine towards melancholy.”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.

“As to Ernest... He is quite as nervously broken down as I am but it manifests itself in different ways. His inclination is towards megalomania and mine towards melancholy.”
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Narcissistic personality disorder.
(countable, uncountable)An obsession with grandiose or extravagant things or actions.

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Borrowed from French mégalomanie; equivalent to megalo- + -mania.

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