n. [ L. ego I + ending -tist for -ist. See Egotism, and cf. Egoist. ] One addicted to egotism; one who speaks much of himself or magnifies his own achievements or affairs.
{ } a. Addicted to, or manifesting, egotism; having an exaggerated view of one's own importance or good qualities. Syn. --egotistic; narcissistic; self-loving; conceited; vain; self-important; opinionated. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]