conceited

American  

[kuhn-see-tid] / kənˈsi tɪd /

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.

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conceited British  

/ kənˈsiːtɪd /

adjective

1. having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments

2. archaic fanciful

3. obsolete witty or intelligent

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Other Word Forms

• conceitedly adverb
• conceitedness noun
• unconceited adjective
• unconceitedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of conceited

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

Example Sentences

After the commissioner makes this conceited Yank grovel, Marty simply replies, “It’s every man for himself where I come from.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cole is a projection of a selfish, conceited worldview that barrels ahead without any concern over the wreckage left in its wake.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From New York Times

“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.

From Seattle Times