Example Sentences

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The dictionary defines it as “arrogant or conceitedly self-assured behavior” — a far more accurate summary of Pompeo’s conduct.

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2021

“Without a ruling from this Court that the statute is unconstitutional, citizens are continually subjected to prosecution for disobeying a conceitedly unconstitutional law,” attorney Ryan Watson wrote.

From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2016

Theo's Adventure Capitalists8pm, BBC2 Theo Paphitis takes a break from lounging conceitedly in the Den's leather chairs to give "I-told-you-so" advice to three British entrepreneurs riskily setting up abroad.

From The Guardian • May 4, 2010

Mary Poppins always called them “sparrers,” because, she said conceitedly, all birds were alike to her.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers

I gave the address of my own flat and awaited developments with high hope; for I conceitedly expected an "ad." under my own name to attract a good class of applicants.

From The Brightener by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)