conceited
4 synonyms and 3 antonyms for conceited, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having an excessively high opinion of oneself; vain and self-important.
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.
egotistical
egotistic
Antonyms
How to use conceited
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a conceited attitude
sound conceited
Etymology
From conceit plus the adjective-forming suffix -ed.
Full origin of conceited →Frequently asked questions
What does “conceited” mean?
The word “conceited” means having an excessively high opinion of oneself; vain and self-important. In plain terms, full of yourself; vain.
How do you use “conceited” in a sentence?
Here is “conceited” used in a sentence: “He's so conceited he thinks everyone wants his autograph.”
What part of speech is “conceited”?
“Conceited” is an adjective.
