1. (

• egotistic ,
• egotistical ,
• narcissistic ,
• self-loving

) characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance ;

2. (

• conceited ,
• egotistic ,
• egotistical ,
• self-conceited ,
• swollen ,
• swollen-headed ,
• vain

) characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary"; "vain about her clothes" ;