Grandiose Narcissism:

Grandiose narcissism, also called overt, agentic, or exhibitionist narcissism, is a personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and entitlement, overbearing with an exaggerated self-image, a tireless need for praise and admiration, and a lack of empathy, accompanied by a belief in their own superiority. It’s what most of us associate with a narcissistic personality. Grandiose narcissists might also come across as outgoing, arrogant, unusually competitive, and exploitative. Research connects overt narcissism with the Big Five personality traits of extraversion and openness. A 2018 study suggests overt narcissists overestimate their own emotional intelligence, abilities, and intelligence. It also finds them more likely to feel good about themselves and less likely to experience uncomfortable emotions, like sadness, worry, or loneliness. Significant research has connected grandiose narcissism to the pursuit of status as the narcissist’s overriding concern, above all other priorities (also see Status Pursuit in Narcissism (SPIN) and Power Motivation.) In contrast to narcissistic personality disorder or NPD (a formal diagnosis requiring a persistent pattern of behaviors with significant impact on functioning), grandiose narcissism is a subtype — it’s a way NPD can be expressed. A summary of specific grandiose characteristics:

• Arrogance and a sense of superiority: Showing arrogant and haughty behavior, acting as if they’re above others.
• Sense of entitlement: Believing they’re special, deserving special treatment, and expecting others to cater to their needs. Entitlement rage iswhen expectations aren’t met.
• Lack of empathy: Difficulty understanding or caring about the feelings and needs of others. 
• Exploitative behavior: Manipulating others for their own gain or to achieve their own goals. 
• Attention and admiration: Constantly seeking praise and validation. Envying others or believing others are envious of them. Boastful, exaggerated stories or accomplishments.
• Status pursuit: Preoccupied with power, beauty, and success.
• Grandiose fantasy, imagining grandiose self.
• Grandiose and inflated sense of self-importance about abilities, achievements, uniqueness.