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Egotist

One addicted to egotism; one who speaks much of himself or magnifies his own achievements or affairs.

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Boaster 76% connected

One who boasts; a braggart.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Braggart 76% connected

A boaster.

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Bragger 76% connected

One who brags; a boaster.

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Know-all 76% connected

One who knows everything; hence, one who makes pretension to great knowledge; a wiseacre; -- usually ironical.

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Popinjay 76% connected

The green woodpecker.

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Vaunter 76% connected

One who vaunts; a boaster.

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Egoistic 74% connected

Alt. of Egoistical

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Egoistic 74% connected

Alt. of Egoistical

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Synonym 1

Egoist 92% connected

One given overmuch to egoism or thoughts of self.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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