megalomanic
/ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmænɪk/
adjective
- Having or showing an obsessive desire for power, control, or greatness.
- The film's villain was a megalomanic scientist who wanted to control the weather.
- Her megalomanic plans to take over the company alienated her coworkers.
- The dictator's megalomanic speeches frightened neighboring countries.
noun
- A person who has an obsessive desire for power, control, or greatness.
- History is full of megalomanics who caused great suffering.
- The board worried that the new CEO was a megalomanic who would ruin the company.
- In the story, the megalomanic tried to take over the kingdom.
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