vanité — meaning in English

English meaning

• conceit noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
• solipsism noun The idea that the self is all that exists or that can be proven to exist.
• vanity noun Excessive pride in one's own looks, abilities, or achievements.

Senses

vanité is used for these senses in English:

• conceit (uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
• solipsism Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views or needs of others; self-centeredness; egoism.

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.

solipsism — full definition

1. noun The idea that the self is all that exists or that can be proven to exist.
2. noun Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views, needs or desires of others; self-centeredness; egoism.
3. noun Masturbation.

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