Define narcissistic?

Question:While the previous answers show the general notion that narcissism is intense interest in one's self, I think you should reflect on where the idea comes from.

Looking at Derrida's chapter about Echo and Narcissus, we find that Echo was a mythological being that could only make sound via another person--she had no voice of her own. In contrast, Narcissus could never see another person because he was constantly amazed by the beauty he saw in his reflection in a small pool of water. This being mesmerized by one's self is the notion that narcissism is self-interest. Thus, being narcissistic is acting in a way whereby others see that you are "caught up in yourself."

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: While the previous answers show the general notion that narcissism is intense interest in one's self, I think you should reflect on where the idea comes from.

Looking at Derrida's chapter about Echo and Narcissus, we find that Echo was a mythological being that could only make sound via another person--she had no voice of her own. In contrast, Narcissus could never see another person because he was constantly amazed by the beauty he saw in his reflection in a small pool of water. This being mesmerized by one's self is the notion that narcissism is self-interest. Thus, being narcissistic is acting in a way whereby others see that you are "caught up in yourself."

nar·cis·sism Audio Help /?nɑrs??s?z?m/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[nahr-suh-siz-em] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity.
2. Psychoanalysis. erotic gratification derived from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes, being a normal condition at the infantile level of personality development.

you love yourself.

Obsessed with themselves, their appearance.

One who looks in every shop window they pass, to admire them self.

enamored of oneself

kinda like stuck up
and in love with ones self

"I am the raddest person alive"

Remy Martin cognac.

In short 'It's all about me'. They are literally incapable of giving any thought or consisderation to anyone except themselves. Narcissism is a recognised mental illness.

I would say narcissistic is caring about yourself and your wants/needs more than anybody or anything else.

I'm too busy looking at my self in the mirror to give a detailed explanation.

someone who is really into themselves. so like a narcissistic person would have sex with themselves if they could, in other words thinks they are attractive and "great"

originating from the Greek myth of Narcissus (I believe), narcissistic is basically "in love with yourself" . meaning, superficial or self righteous .

read blogspots, you'll get the best example of narcassistic behaviours everywhere

overly loving yourself

Haha, its actually a funny story...

Narcissus was the son of the river god Cephisus and the nymph Liriope. When Narcissus was born, Tiresias (a seer) was asked if the child would live a long life. Tiresias replied "If he never knows himself".

As a handsome youth he left a trail of broken hearts from rejected lovers of both sexes. Narcissus wanted nothing to do with falling in love from anyone and rebuffed all attempts at romance.

Finally, the nymphs offered a prayer that he might feel what it was to love and meet no return of affection.

"So may he himself love, and not gain the thing he loves"

Narcissus, upon finding an image of himself in a pool then fell in love with himself and, not being able to find consolation, he died of thirst at the pool, for if Narcissus had reached to take a drink, he would have shattered his own image into thousands of pieces.

It is said that Narcissus still keeps gazing on his image in the waters of the river Styx.

****So basically its just being completely obsessed with your own beauty.

george bush

Loving oneself too much... seeing only your own image.

To OVERDOSE on "SELF." To be FULL OF ones "SELF."

To OVER estimate ones "SELF" with illusions of grandeur.

an obsession with oneself or the inability to love anyone but oneself. the word comes from a greek myth.