conceit
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for conceit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use conceit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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."
Full origin of conceit →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.
