conceited
[ kuhn-see-tid ]
/ kənˈsi tɪd /
adjective
having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
Archaic.
- having an opinion.
- fanciful; whimsical.
Obsolete. intelligent; clever.
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conceit
[ kuhn-seet ]
/ kənˈsit /
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conceited
/ (kənˈsiːtɪd) /
adjective
having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments
archaic fanciful
obsolete witty or intelligent
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conceitedly, adverbconceitedness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for conceited (2 of 2)
conceit
/ (kənˈsiːt) /
noun
a high, often exaggerated, opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments; vanity
literary an elaborate image or far-fetched comparison, esp as used by the English Metaphysical poets
archaic
- a witty expression
- fancy; imagination
- an idea
obsolete a small ornament
verb (tr)
Northern English dialect to like or be able to bear (something, such as food or drink)
obsolete to think or imagine
Word Origin for conceit
C14: from conceive
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