чва́нство — meaning in English

English meaning

• conceit noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
• pride noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.

Senses

чва́нство is used for these senses in English:

• conceit (uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
• pride An unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, or looks, wealth, importance, etc., which comes across as being haughty, lofty, and often showing contempt of others; exaggerated self-worth.
• pride Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment that reflects such an attitude (of haughtiness); arrogance.

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.

pride — full definition

1. noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.
2. noun An excessive or arrogant sense of one's own importance.
3. noun A group of lions.
4. noun A celebration of LGBTQ identity and rights, often held as an annual parade or festival.

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