Megalomania
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Megalomania is a noun meaning A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.
Meaning
A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.
More Meanings
- An obsession with grandiose or extravagant things or actions.
- (obsolete) Narcissistic personality disorder.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- megalomanias
Antonyms for megalomania
Common opposites include micromania.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include greatness, grandeur, bone, gigantomania, megalopsychia, megalopsychos.
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