spotlight hogging
Dominating the limelight
Spotlight hogging is the act of monopolizing attention, refusing to share recognition or let others shine.
The term evokes someone planted center stage, unwilling to step aside: His constant spotlight hogging made the other band members resentful.
The behavior suggests neediness or narcissism rather than natural charisma.
- attention-seekingCraving others' focus
- center of attentionWho everyone notices most
- showboatOstentatious attention-seeker
- stealing the showDominating attention unexpectedly
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
grandstanding · limelight · ego · narcissist · scene-stealer · upstaging · self-promotion · hamming · mugging · showoff · peacocking · making it about me · boastful · vain · preening · one-upmanship · dominating · interrupting
- showboatingshowing off, bragging, boasting, grandstanding, posturing
spotlight hoggingself-effacement
Downplaying one's importance
humility · modesty · shrinking violet · keeping a low profile · wallflower
spotlight hoggingstepping back
Moving away backward
supporting role · reserved demeanor · facilitation · taking turns
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