megalomanic
Definition
Adjective: Suffering from megalomania; characterized by an obsessive desire for power, delusions of grandeur, or an inflated sense of self-importance.
Usage
The adjective "megalomanic" is used to describe a person, their behavior, or their ideas. It is a clinical and critical term, often used in psychology, political analysis, or historical critique. It is less common in everyday conversation than the noun "megalomaniac."
Examples
- The historian described the dictator's megalomanic schemes to reshape the continent.
- His megalomanic belief that he alone could save the company led to disastrous decisions.
- The villain in the film is portrayed with a megalomanic desire for world domination.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively to modify nouns like "tendencies," "ambitions," or "visions."
- The CEO's megalomanic ambitions ultimately caused the corporation's collapse.
Variants and Related Words
- Megalomania (noun): The psychological condition itself, involving delusions of power and importance.
- His actions were driven by pure megalomania.
- Megalomaniac (noun): A person who suffers from megalomania.
- The general was a ruthless megalomaniac.
Synonyms
- Delusional
- Grandiose
- Power-mad
- Overreaching
- Napoleonic (figurative)
Antonyms
- Humble
- Modest
- Self-effacing
- Unassuming
Adjective
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suffering from megalomania
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