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