conceited

[ kuhn-see-tid ]
/ kənˈsi tɪd /
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adjective

having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
Archaic.
  1. having an opinion.
  2. fanciful; whimsical.
Obsolete. intelligent; clever.

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Origin of conceited

First recorded in 1535–45; conceit + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM conceited

con·ceit·ed·ly, adverbcon·ceit·ed·ness, nounun·con·ceit·ed, adjectiveun·con·ceit·ed·ly, adverb
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Words related to conceited

arrogant, cocky, gall, ham, immodest, know-it-all, narcissistic, overweening, phony, self-important, snotty, vain, vainglorious, windbag, bigheaded, smart-alecky, full of hot air, hot stuff, loudmouth, puffed up

Example sentences from the Web for conceited

  • "I have not the conceitedness to think that you love me, Mademoiselle," said Cayrol, humbly.

    Serge Panine, Complete|Georges Ohnet

  • Sally's conceitedness soared into the air and frowned down upon the faltering Gaga with something like scorn.

    Coquette|Frank Swinnerton

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, noun
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