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conceited

[ kuhn-see-tid ]

adjective

  1. having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.

    Synonyms: self-satisfied, self-important, egotistic, proud, vain

  2. Archaic.
    1. having an opinion.
    2. fanciful; whimsical.
  3. Obsolete. intelligent; clever.


conceited

/ kənˈsiːtɪd /

adjective

  1. having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments
  2. archaic.
    fanciful
  3. obsolete.
    witty or intelligent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • conˈceitedly, adverb
  • conˈceitedness, noun
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Other Words From

  • con·ceited·ly adverb
  • con·ceited·ness noun
  • uncon·ceited adjective
  • uncon·ceited·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conceited1

First recorded in 1535–45; conceit + -ed 2
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Example Sentences

“Maybe I’m being conceited, but I believe we may have stumbled into a new sound,” he enthuses.

“I will remain committed to my national duty without tolerating any arrogant or conceited behavior.”

At any small referee decision, a conceited group of Roma players scream for explanation.

From BBC

“I know that sounds very conceited, cocky,” he said, to which Syl’violet whipped back: “No! It sounds privileged!”

“It was the wildest experience I’ve ever done as an actor and kind of one of the most rewarding experiences,” says James Marsden, who plays a horribly conceited version of himself as a juror.

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