narcissism C1 Topic:Psychology & Behavior US /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ UK /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 noun excessive admiration of oneself and preoccupation with one's own importance or image The character's narcissism appears in his constant self-admiration and belief that only his image matters. Etymology From German Narzissismus, referring to Narcissus, the mythological figure fascinated by his own reflection. Topics Psychology & Behavior External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # narcissism **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ ## Meanings 1. excessive admiration of oneself and preoccupation with one's own importance or image ## Examples - The character's narcissism appears in his constant self-admiration and belief that only his image matters. ## Etymology From German Narzissismus, referring to Narcissus, the mythological figure fascinated by his own reflection. ## Topics - Psychology & Behavior markdown