20 Signs of a Grandiose Narcissist: How to Spot the King (or Queen) of Their Own World 👑💫

You’ve met them, haven’t you? The one who walks into a room looking like they just won an Oscar, ready for a standing ovation—except, wait for it… they’ve done nothing to deserve the applause. That’s the Grandiose Narcissist for you: a moving, talking human ego balloon, inflated and ready to burst!

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They’re the type who thinks the world revolves around them, with a level of self-importance that can only be described as “larger than life.” But don’t be fooled—just because they act like royalty doesn’t mean they’re untouchable. They may have the charisma of a celebrity, but their tactics are often more subtle than a late-night infomercial.

In this post, we delve into 20 signs that you’re a “Grandiose Narcissist.” Whether you’re navigating them in the workplace or avoiding them in your social circles, you’ll need to know how to spot the signs. Let’s get started. 🕵️‍♀️

1. They Believe They’re Modern-Day Superstars 🌟

Grandiose narcissists truly believe they’re the best at everything they do, from their careers to their choice of pizza toppings. They’ll compare themselves to celebrities, historical figures, or even fictional characters, making you wonder if they were born with the spotlight on them.

2. They Exaggerate Their Accomplishments 🚀

Expect to hear about their “once-in-a-lifetime” accomplishments that sound too good to be true. Like how they “single-handedly saved an entire company” or “wrote a best-selling novel” without ever mentioning it. Their stories will always sound a bit embellished…

3. They Need Constant Admiration (i.e., all the time) 👀

They can’t go 10 minutes without being the center of attention. And when they’re not getting applause, they’re either complaining or plotting their next big moment of glory. If you’re around them, get used to being on a “look at me!” Non-stop.

4. Their “humble brag” is a full-time job 🎤

They’ll say things like, “I don’t mean to brag, but I just got asked to give a TED talk…” Meanwhile, they’ve never been invited to a reading event at a local library. Humble braggadocio is an art form they’ve perfected.

5. They Feel Entitled to Special Treatment 🏆

Walking into any restaurant, they expect to be seated in the VIP section—even if it’s a Tuesday night and the place is empty. Rules? They don’t apply to them. Their sense of entitlement is like a VIP pass to the world. Enjoy the ride—if you can keep up!

6. It’s All About Them—Always 🏁

Conversations? Focused on them. Stories? You guessed it—about the “big” moments in their lives. Your weekend trip to the beach? Irrelevant. Their weekend trip to the moon? That’s what they’ll tell everyone now.

7. They Think They Can Control Every Situation 🎮

Their need for control is overwhelming. Whether it’s a group project or a family dinner, the grandiose narcissist is convinced that their way is the only way. They’ll always assert that they’re the “expert” in any given situation, even if it’s completely outside their realm of expertise.

8. They Believe They’re Uniquely Unique 🦄

To them, everyone else is just a backdrop to their greatness. They’ll claim that no one really understands them because they’re so “special” (hint: they’re not). These individuals live in a world where only a select few deserve to share space with them.

9. They “just happened to be in the right place at the right time” 💥

Their success isn’t really earned, is it? According to them, it just happened to be in the right place at the right time. It’s not about their talent, skill, or hard work—no, it’s all about pure luck. Roll your eyes. 🤦‍♀️

10. They Feel They Deserve Unquestionable Respect 💯

Respect is something that must be earned, but not in their world. To them, respect is given to them—no questions asked. Why? Because, well, they’re amazing. You should bow down to their awesomeness simply for existing. 🙇‍♂️

11. They can’t handle criticism (at all) ⚔️

Just saying, “Hey, you might want to tweak that” will make them lash out. Grandiose narcissists treat any form of criticism as a personal attack. It’s best to be prepared for an emotional outburst — or, you know, some manipulation if they’re feeling particularly manipulative.

12. They’ll cut you off if you stop liking them ✂️

Their friendships are conditional – if you stop feeding their ego, you’ll cut them off. The moment you stop offering admiration and validation, watch how quickly they flip on you like a switch. Friendships built on narcissism? Never last.

13. They constantly compare themselves to others (and always win) 🥇

Expect them to compare their accomplishments to everyone else’s and always outdo each other. “Oh, that guy wrote a book? I’ve written three books and analyzed climate change, all before breakfast.” Yeah… okay.

14. They’re self-proclaimed “visionaries” of everything 👓

In their eyes, they’re visionaries who see things that others can’t. Every idea they have is “revolutionary,” even though it’s just a normal idea anyone could think of. But, in their world? They were the first to invent sliced ​​bread.

15. They never apologize (because they’re always clearly right) 🙅‍♂️

Admitting a mistake? Lol. They’d rather walk through a field of Lego barefoot than apologize. It’s not in their DNA. They think their greatness exempts them from having to say “I’m sorry.”

16. They’ll tell you they’re “too busy” with whatever, but it’s all about them 🏃‍♂️

They’re “too busy” saving the world, writing their autobiography, or being a visionary that they don’t have time to throw your birthday party. But the funny thing is, they post it on social media, acting like it’s super important. 👀

17. Their self-image is untouchable (even when it clearly isn’t) 🖼️

No matter how many times you point out the flaws in their behavior, they refuse to see it. In their minds, they are untouchable—like a flawless diamond. Okay, maybe more like a diamond with a few cracks, but hey, who cares?

18. They “Know People” (and Name-drop Like It’s an Olympic Sport) 🏅

Who do they know? Everyone. They’ll casually mention that they “talked to this person at a party” or “had dinner with a senator last week”—when in reality, they just passed someone in the elevator and nodded awkwardly.

19. They’re experts at the “I don’t have time for casual conversation” routine ⏳

They’ll make you feel like you’re wasting their valuable time, just to get interested in casual chit-chat. But the moment the conversation turns to their accomplishments? You better get ready to give a full-on presentation. 🎤

20. They Believe They Can Do No Mistakes (Even When They’re Clearly Wrong) 🚫

When they do make a mistake, they’ll find a way to convince you that it’s actually your fault. Grandiose narcissists never admit to their mistakes, and they’ve mastered the art of blaming others. What’s got you so confused? This is just being “too sensitive.”

Bottom line: Don’t let their ego overwhelm yours

It’s easy to get swept up in the charm and confidence of a grandiose narcissist, but remember: Their world revolves around them, not you. Stay realistic, trust your instincts, and don’t be afraid to set boundaries with people who think they’re above everyone else. After all, no one’s ego should be bigger than your own self-worth! 👑💪