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self-engrossed — self′ engrossed′ adj … From formal English to slang
self-engrossed — /sɛlf ɛnˈgroʊst/ (say self en grohst), / ən / (say uhn ) adjective engrossed in oneself …
self-engrossed — adj … Useful english dictionary
Self-contained — Self con*tained , a. 1. Having self control; reserved; uncommunicative; wholly engrossed in one s self. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mach.) Having all the essential working parts connected by a bedplate or framework, or contained in a case, etc., so that… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Self-contained steam engine — Self contained Self con*tained , a. 1. Having self control; reserved; uncommunicative; wholly engrossed in one s self. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mach.) Having all the essential working parts connected by a bedplate or framework, or contained in a case,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-centered — self′ cen′tered adj. 1) engrossed in self; selfish; egotistical 2) centered in oneself or itself Also, esp. brit. self′ cen′tred. Etymology: 1670–80 self′ cen′tered•ly,adv. self′ cen′tered•ness,n … From formal English to slang
self-centered — 1670s, fixed, stationary, from SELF (Cf. self) + CENTER (Cf. center) (v.). In reference to persons, engrossed in the self, with little regard for others, it is recorded from 1783 … Etymology dictionary
self-centered — selfcenteredly, adv. selfcenteredness, n. /self sen teuhrd/, adj. 1. concerned solely or chiefly with one s own interests, welfare, etc.; engrossed in self; selfish; egotistical. 2. independent, self sufficient. 3. centered in oneself or itself.… … Universalium
self-centred — /sɛlf ˈsɛntəd / (say self sentuhd) adjective 1. engrossed in self; selfish. 2. centred in oneself or itself. 3. being itself fixed as a centre. –self centredness, noun …
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