megalomaniacal
Definition
- Adjective:
- Suffering from megalomania: Having or characterized by an obsessive desire for power, wealth, or fame, often accompanied by delusions of grandeur and an inflated sense of self-importance.
Usage
The adjective "megalomaniacal" is used to describe a person, their behavior, or their ideas. It is a formal and clinical term, often used in psychology, history, or political analysis to critically describe extreme and pathological ambition. - It typically modifies nouns like leader, ruler, dictator, ambition, tendencies, schemes, or dreams. - It carries a strongly negative connotation, implying that the person's desires are unrealistic, excessive, and psychologically unhealthy.
Examples
- The historian described the emperor's megalomaniacal plans to conquer the entire known world.
- His megalomaniacal behavior alienated even his closest allies.
- The film portrays a megalomaniacal villain who wants to control global communications.
Advanced Usage
- "megalomaniacal delusions": False beliefs centered on one's own power, identity, or importance.
- The cult leader was driven by megalomaniacal delusions of divinity.
- "megalomaniacal drive": An obsessive and pathological impulse to achieve supreme power or status.
- Her megalomaniacal drive for control ultimately destroyed the company.
Variants and Related Words
- Megalomania (n): The psychological condition itself; delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
- His actions were a clear symptom of megalomania.
- Megalomaniac (n): A person who suffers from megalomania.
- The dictator was a dangerous megalomaniac.
Synonyms
- Delusional: Characterized by holding false beliefs, especially of grandeur.
- Grandiose: Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, but often unrealistically ambitious.
- Overambitious: Having an excessive desire for success or achievement.
- Power-mad: Obsessively seeking power (more informal).
Antonyms
- Humble: Having a modest view of one's own importance.
- Self-effacing: Not claiming attention for oneself; modest.
- Unambitious: Not having or showing a strong desire for success or achievement.
Adjective
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suffering from megalomania
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