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self-love

/ˌˈsɛlf ˌləv/

/sɛlfˈləv/

Definitions of self-love
  1. noun
    an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
    self-love that shut out everyone else”
    synonyms: narcism, narcissism
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    type of:
    conceit, conceitedness, vanity
    the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
  2. noun
    feelings of excessive pride
    synonyms: amour propre, conceit, vanity
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    type of:
    pride, pridefulness
    a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
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