Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mythomania
noun
/mɪθəˈmeɪniə/
Definition
An excessive or compulsive tendency to fabricate or exaggerate stories, often for the purpose of self-aggrandizement or to escape reality.
Examples
- Her mythomania led her to invent detailed stories about her personal life that were far from truth.
- He struggled with mythomania, often telling friends tales of heroic adventures that never happened.
Meaning
Mythomania refers to a psychological condition where an individual has an uncontrollable urge to tell lies or create elaborate falsehoods.
Synonyms
- Pathological lying
- Fabrication
- Falsehood
- Delusion
