1. characterized by self-indulgent or excessive self-gratification; narcissistic or self-absorbed
Usage: figurative; often critical
2. relating to or involving masturbation
Usage: medical; clinical

Examples

• The critic dismissed the novel as masturbatory writing that served only the author’s ego.
• His masturbatory approach to art focused entirely on personal expression rather than audience connection.
• The film was criticized for its masturbatory self-referential style.
• The politician’s masturbatory speech was full of self-praise but offered no real solutions.
• The artist rejected accusations that his work was merely masturbatory indulgence.
• Medical professionals discussed masturbatory behavior in clinical terms.