Definitions
- Describing someone who is excessively self-centered and boastful. - Referring to a person who is arrogant and thinks highly of themselves. - Talking about someone who is selfish and only thinks about their own interests.
- Describing someone who is excessively self-centered and boastful. - Referring to a person who is arrogant and thinks highly of themselves. - Talking about someone who is selfish and only thinks about their own interests.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone who is excessively self-centered.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone who is arrogant or boastful.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Egotistic is an adjective, while egotistical can be used as both an adjective and a noun.
- 2Usage: Egotistic is less commonly used than egotistical.
- 3Connotation: Egotistic is often associated with a more informal tone, while egotistical can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Both egotistic and egotistical describe someone who is excessively self-centered, arrogant, and boastful. The main difference between the two words is their form and usage. Egotistic is an adjective that is less commonly used than egotistical, which can be used as both an adjective and a noun. Egotistic is often associated with a more informal tone, while egotistical can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
