An excessive and objectionable reference to oneself in conversation or writing; conceit; boastfulness: Jane's daughter receives letters from a friend that are filled with overwhelming egotisms about his success as a musician.

Egotism is the inflated perception of regarding oneself more highly than is justified by the facts, of bragging about one’s abilities or achievements, and the too frequent use of “I”.

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