Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mythomane

noun

/ˈmɪθ.ə.meɪn/

Definition

a person who has a propensity to lie or exaggerate, often believing their own fabrications.

Examples

Despite his obvious mythomane tendencies, many still found his stories captivating.
Her friends became wary of her mythomane behavior, questioning whether any of her tales were true.

Meaning

The term mythomane refers to someone who habitually creates deceptive stories or claims, often for attention or to create a particular image of themselves.