narcissan

adjective

nar·​cis·​san

(ˈ)när¦sisᵊn

often capitalized

1

: of or relating to the mythological Narcissus

2

: narcissistic

Word History

Etymology

Narcissus, beautiful youth of Greco-Roman mythology who fell in love with his own image, died of unrequited love and was turned into the flower narcissus (from Latin, from Greek Narkissos) + English -an

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now