— egoistically , adv.
/ee'goh is"tik, eg'oh-/ , adj.
1. pertaining to or of the nature of egoism.
2. being centered in or preoccupied with oneself and the gratification of one's own desires; self-centered (opposed to altruistic ).
Also, egoistical .
[ 1825-35; EGOIST + -IC ]