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/ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ · noun
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.
Use megalomania when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Megalomania means A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence..
Common synonyms include delusion of grandeur.
Possible antonyms include micromania.
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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