Megalomanic for Dummies
adjective
What does Megalomanic really mean?
Student: Can you tell me what "megalomanic" means? I've heard this word before but I don't really understand what it means.
Teacher: Sure! So, "megalomanic" is a word that describes someone who has an excessive or obsessive desire for power and control. It's like when someone thinks they are the most important and powerful person in the world, and they often behave in a way that shows they believe they are superior to everyone else.
Student: So, it's like when someone thinks they're better than everyone else and they want to be in charge of everything?
Teacher: Exactly! It's like when someone has a really big ego and they want to control and dominate everything and everyone around them. They might have an inflated sense of their own importance and might even act in a way that is grandiose or over-the-top.
Student: Oh, like a person who always wants to be the leader and doesn't care about anyone else's feelings or ideas?
Teacher: That's a good way to think about it! It's like when someone is so focused on their own desires for power and control that they don't really care about other people's feelings or needs. It can be a harmful trait because it can lead to a lack of empathy and understanding towards others.
Student: Okay, I think I understand now. Thanks for explaining it to me!
Teacher: You're welcome! If you have any more questions or want to discuss any other words, feel free to ask. I'm here to help you understand and learn in a way that makes sense to you.
Revised and Fact checked by Daniel Taylor on 2023-11-24 23:52:00
Megalomanic In a sentece
Learn how to use Megalomanic inside a sentece
- The megalomaniac ruler believed he was destined to conquer the world and build a vast empire.
- The megalomaniac businessman thought he was the most important person in the company and that everyone should obey his orders.
- The megalomaniac singer demanded a huge entourage and luxurious accommodations wherever she performed.
- The megalomaniac politician believed he was the only one capable of leading the country to prosperity and refused to listen to any opposing viewpoints.
- The megalomaniac scientist claimed to have discovered the key to immortality and sought funding for his grandiose experiments.
Megalomanic Synonyms
Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.
Megalomanic Similar Words
Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.