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Megalomania

Description:

Megalomania refers to an excessive obsession with power, grandeur, or personal importance. It is a psychological condition characterized by delusions of grandeur, exaggerated self-esteem, and an inflated sense of superiority. This term can be applied to both popular and local contexts.

Senses:

1. Noun: A mental disorder characterized by delusions of greatness, power, or wealth.
2. Noun: An arrogant or overbearing behavior manifested by an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. His megalomania led him to believe he was the greatest painter of all time.
2. Living a life of luxury, the dictator's megalomania knew no bounds.

Noun:

1. She exhibited megalomania by constantly belittling her colleagues and assuming she was superior.
2. The politician's megalomania grew as he gained more power, leading him to make irrational decisions.

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