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omahyväisyys — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • conceit noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.

Senses

omahyväisyys is used for these senses in English:

  • conceit (uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
  • self-indulgence Excessive or immoderate indulgence of one's own personal desires and needs above all others.
  • self-righteousness Confidence in one's own righteousness, self-assurance, smug.
  • self-satisfaction The state of being excessively pleased with oneself; smugness.
  • smugness (uncountable) The state or quality of being smug.

conceit — full definition

  1. noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
  2. noun A clever or fanciful idea, especially one used as a literary device.

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