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Dictionary definition and meaning for conceit

CONCEIT

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  • (noun) the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride

    synonyms : conceitedness , vanity
  • (noun) an artistic device or effect

    "the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree"

  • (noun) a witty or ingenious turn of phrase

    "he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit"

  • (noun) an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things

  • (noun) feelings of excessive pride

    synonyms : amour propre , self-love , vanity

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

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