conceit in Dutch
conceit in Dutch is ijdelheid, hoogmoed, verwaandheid — conceit means an excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
conceit in Dutch
ijdelheid
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
hoogmoed
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
verwaandheid
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
What does "conceit" mean?
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noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
"His conceit made him impossible to work with."
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noun A clever or fanciful idea, especially one used as a literary device.
"The novel is built around the conceit that the narrator is already dead."
conceit in a sentence
- His conceit made him impossible to work with.
- Despite his fame, he showed no trace of conceit.
- The novel is built around the conceit that the narrator is already dead.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "conceit" in Dutch?
"conceit" in Dutch is ijdelheid, hoogmoed, verwaandheid. conceit means: An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
How do you use "conceit" in a sentence?
Example: "His conceit made him impossible to work with." In Dutch, "conceit" is ijdelheid, hoogmoed, verwaandheid.
Are there other ways to say "conceit" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "conceit": ijdelheid, hoogmoed, verwaandheid.
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