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Definition of Conceit
1. Noun. Feelings of excessive pride.
Exact synonyms: Amour Propre, Self-love, Vanity
Generic synonyms: Pride, Pridefulness
Derivative terms: Vain
Generic synonyms: Pride, Pridefulness
Derivative terms: Vain
2. Noun. An elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things.
3. Noun. A witty or ingenious turn of phrase. "He could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit"
4. Noun. An artistic device or effect. "The architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree"
Generic synonyms: Device
5. Noun. The trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride.
Exact synonyms: Conceitedness, Vanity
Generic synonyms: Trait
Specialized synonyms: Narcism, Narcissism, Self-love, Boastfulness, Vainglory, Egotism, Self-importance, Swelled Head, Posturing
Antonyms: Humility
Derivative terms: Vain
Generic synonyms: Trait
Specialized synonyms: Narcism, Narcissism, Self-love, Boastfulness, Vainglory, Egotism, Self-importance, Swelled Head, Posturing
Antonyms: Humility
Derivative terms: Vain
Definition of Conceit
1. n. That which is conceived, imagined, or formed in the mind; idea; thought; image; conception.
2. v. t. To conceive; to imagine.
3. v. i. To form an idea; to think.
Definition of Conceit
1. to imagine [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: imagine
Lexicographical Neighbors of Conceit
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