Definition of Conceit
Conceit
con·ceit
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
excessive, narcissistic vanity or pride for oneself;
e.g. He was just overcome with conceit to the point where even his friends rolled their eyes.
(noun)
(literary device) an embellished metaphor;
e.g. The idea of 'love is in the air' is a romantic conceit.
(noun)
a trifle or fancy item;
e.g. She made many conceits such as fancy desserts for her daughter.
(noun)
a thought;
e.g. She jotted down the conceits that popped up in her head.
(verb)
to boast or flatter oneself;
e.g. 6 years later, he still conceits about his achievements as an undergraduate.
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