1. The practice of gazing at one's navel as a form of meditation or spiritual contemplation.
Usage: plural of omphaloskepsis; rare; philosophical or religious context
2. Excessive self-absorption or introspection; preoccupation with one's own thoughts and concerns.
Usage: figurative use; often used critically

Examples

• The monks engaged in omphaloskepses as part of their daily spiritual practice.
• His constant omphaloskepses prevented him from engaging with the wider world.
• The philosopher criticized the omphaloskepses of modern society.
• Ancient texts describe various omphaloskepses performed by ascetics.
• Her tendency toward omphaloskepses made her seem disconnected from others.