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megalomania

megalomania Historically, megalomania meant a form of delusion seen in some mental illnesses in which a person feels intensely exalted and believes they have extraordinary powers, talents, possessions, or importance.

Historically, megalomania meant a form of delusion seen in some mental illnesses in which a person feels intensely exalted and believes they have extraordinary powers, talents, possessions, or importance. The beliefs can become increasingly grand and unrealistic, with little awareness of the mismatch between them and ordinary reality.