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conceit meaning and definition
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Definition of conceit (noun)
- feelings of excessive pride
- synonyms: amour propre, self-love, vanity
- an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
- a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
- "he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit"
- an artistic device or effect
- "the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree"
- the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
- synonyms: conceitedness, vanity
- antonym: humbleness
Source: Princeton University Wordnet