EPISODE · Jun 12, 2022 · 1 MIN

Bovarism

from Word of the Day · host Word of the Day

Bovarism is a noun that refers to an exaggerated estimation of oneself. Madame Bovary was a 19th century novel that featured a character — Madame Bovary — known for her extravagant lifestyle and inflated self-esteem. Our word of the day is best used to describe the tendency to embody these traits. Musicians can be wonderful people, but let’s be honest. They often have a trace of Bovarism in them. That kind of inflated ego is not unusual in the music industry.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 12, 2022

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Bovarism

0:00 1:07

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Word of the Day?

This episode is 1 minute long.

When was this Word of the Day episode published?

This episode was published on June 12, 2022.

Can I download this Word of the Day episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!