ego trip

NOUN

egotism

Synonyms

WEAK

arrogance boastfulness bragging conceit egoism immodesty narcissism pride self-absorption self-admiration self-aggrandizement self-centeredness self-praise selfishness vainglory vainness vanity

Example Sentences

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But this adventure in Seoul is simply an ego trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

This is not an ego trip by the judge.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

His stance of principled opposition would be exposed as the sheer ego trip it has been all along.

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2023

In these tough times, we don’t need to be financing any part of his ego trip.

From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2021

Mr. Bruce turns the Lone Ranger into just another neurotic performer, one ego trip away from losing his work.

From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2016