Meaning & Definition of Conceit in English
English⟶
Conceit
/kənsit/
noun
1. Feelings of excessive pride
synonym:
- amour propre,
- conceit,
- self-love,
- vanity
2. An elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
synonym:
- conceit
3. A witty or ingenious turn of phrase
- "He could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit"
synonym:
- conceit
4. An artistic device or effect
- "The architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree"
synonym:
- conceit
5. The trait of being unduly vain and conceited
- False pride
synonym:
- conceit,
- conceitedness,
- vanity