Ego

/ˈiːɡə‍ʊ/

/ˈiɡoʊ/

Ego

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

synonyms : egotism

your consciousness of your own identity

synonyms : self

(psychology) the conscious part of the mind that mediates between the unconscious and the reality which gives one a sense of self

Examples

1. To possess power is the ultimate ego trip for most people.

2. I couldn't resist stroking my ego a bit by reading some of the good reviews for my latest film.

3. It's a form of self-approval that strokes the ego and compensates for someone's insecurity.

4. She sufficiently strokes his ego by saying how much she likes his book to make him overlook any potential concerns.