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conceited
[ kuhn-see-tid ]
/ kənˈsi tɪd /
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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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British Dictionary definitions for conceited
conceited
/ (kənˈsiːtɪd) /
adjective
having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments
archaic fanciful
obsolete witty or intelligent
Derived forms of conceited
conceitedly, adverbconceitedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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