Autolatry (Noun)
Meaning
The worship of yourself.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pop star's constant need for praise and admiration from her fans had slowly turned into autolatry, making her almost unbearable to be around.
- After becoming famous, he started to practice autolatry, spending hours each day gazing at his own reflection in the mirror.
- His overinflated ego and obsession with his own appearance led many to accuse him of autolatry, a claim he fervently denied.
- Through her social media posts, it was clear that she was a victim of autolatry, constantly boasting about her accomplishments and looks.
- The philosopher argued that social media had made autolatry a widespread phenomenon, where people presented idealized versions of themselves for public adoration.