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- Dictionaryconceit/kənˈsiːt/
noun
- 1. excessive pride in oneself: "he was puffed up with conceit" Similar Opposite
- 2. an ingenious or fanciful comparison or metaphor: "the idea of the wind's singing is a prime romantic conceit" Similar
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CONCEIT definition: 1. the state of being too proud of yourself and your actions: 2. a clever or surprising…. Learn more.
1. a. : favorable opinion. especially : excessive appreciation of one's own worth or virtue. … the landlord's conceit of his own superior knowledge … Adam Smith. b (1) : a result of mental activity : thought. (2) : individual opinion. 2. a. : a fanciful idea. b. : an elaborate or strained metaphor. The poem abounds in metaphysical conceits. c.
an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability, importance, wit, etc. Synonyms: complacency, egotism, vanity, self-esteem. Antonyms: humility. something that is conceived in the mind; a thought; idea: He jotted down the conceits of his idle hours.
a fanciful idea or notion. noun. an artistic device or effect. “the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree” see more. noun. an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things. see more. noun. a witty or ingenious turn of phrase.
Definition of conceit noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. 1. a high, often exaggerated, opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments; vanity. 2. literary. an elaborate image or far-fetched comparison, esp as used by the English Metaphysical poets. 3. archaic. a. a witty expression. b. fancy; imagination. c. an idea. 4. obsolete. a small ornament. verb (transitive) 5. Northern England dialect.
1. an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability, importance, wit, etc.; vanity. 2. a fancy or whim. 3. an elaborate, fanciful metaphor, esp. of a strained or far-fetched nature. 4. something conceived in the mind; a thought; idea. 5. a fancy, purely decorative article.
Conceit definition: Unduly favorable estimation of one's own abilities or worth; overly positive self-regard.
Origin of conceit 1 First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English conceyte, conceipt, derivative of conceive by analogy with deceive , deceit and receive , receipt ; compare Anglo-French conceite; see concept
CONCEIT meaning: too much pride in yourself and your actions. Learn more.
