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conceit

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Noun — An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.

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full of conceit a literary conceit sheer conceit

Etymology

From Middle English conceyte, shaped by analogy with pairs like deceive/deceit — ultimately from the same Latin root as "concept."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “conceit” mean?

The word “conceit” means an excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity. In plain terms, either excessive pride in oneself, or a clever imaginative idea (especially in writing).

How do you pronounce “conceit”?

“Conceit” is pronounced kuhn-SEET (/kənˈsiːt/ in IPA).

How do you use “conceit” in a sentence?

Here is “conceit” used in a sentence: “His conceit made him impossible to work with.”

What part of speech is “conceit”?

“Conceit” is a noun.

Where does the word “conceit” come from?

The word “conceit” comes from Latin. From Middle English conceyte, shaped by analogy with pairs like deceive/deceit — ultimately from the same Latin root as "concept.".

How many meanings does “conceit” have?

“Conceit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.

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