myself

pronoun

/maɪˈself/

Definition

A2 used when the subject of the verb is 'I' and the object is the same person: I've bought myself a new coat. I caught sight of myself in the mirror. Yes, I thought to myself, it's time to take a holiday.Reflexive forms B2 used to emphasize 'I' as the subject of a sentence: I myself don't like a heavy meal at lunchtime. I don't like a heavy meal at lunchtime myself.Reflexive forms › used instead of 'I' or 'me': My husband and myself were delighted with the gift. They very kindly invited my sister and myself to the inauguration.Reflexive forms (all) by myself › alone or without help from anyone else: I live by myself . I had to do the whole job all by myself . (all) to myself › for my use only: I never get an hour to myself. not be/seem/feel myself › not to be, seem, or feel as happy or as healthy as usual: I went to see the doctor because I haven't been feeling myself lately. in myself › UK informal used when describing your state of mind when you are physically ill: I'm well enough in myself (= happy) - I've just got this nagging headache.Feelings - general words

(Definition of myself pronoun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)