conceit
noun
Simple meaning
Overly high self-esteem.
Pronunciation
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kənˈsit
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Definition
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noun
uncountable
Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris.
countable
A novel or fanciful idea; a whim.
countablerhetoricliterature
An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device.
The faculty of conceiving ideas; mental faculty; apprehension.
Quickness of apprehension; active imagination; lively fancy.
Design; pattern.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
More ways to use conceit
- “The architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree.”noun
- “He could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: overly high self-esteem
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