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conceit meaning and definition

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CONCEIT noun

Definition of conceit (noun)

  1. feelings of excessive pride
  2. an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
  3. a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
    • "he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit"
  4. an artistic device or effect
    • "the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree"
  5. the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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