Why Does Megalomania Mean?

: a delusional mental illness that is marked by feelings of personal omnipotence and grandeur.

Who is a megalomania?

/ˌmeɡ. əl.əˈmeɪ.ni.æk/ someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control, or thinks that they are much more important and powerful than they really are: He has been accused of being a megalomaniac.

What is an example of megalomania?

An example of megalomania is a mom throwing her three year old a birthday party with one hundred guests. An obsession with grandiose or extravagant things or actions. A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.