conceited
having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
Archaic.
having an opinion.
fanciful; whimsical.
Obsolete. intelligent; clever.
Origin of conceited
1Other words for conceited
Other words from conceited
- con·ceit·ed·ly, adverb
- con·ceit·ed·ness, noun
- un·con·ceit·ed, adjective
- un·con·ceit·ed·ly, adverb
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How to use conceited in a sentence
One that hath but little wit, and much self-conceitedness, and passion, will have a torrent of words for a drop of sense.
A Christian Directory (Volume 1 of 4) | Richard Baxter"I have not the conceitedness to think that you love me, Mademoiselle," said Cayrol, humbly.
Serge Panine, Complete | Georges OhnetAbuse not learning itself to lift you up with self-conceitedness against governors!
A Christian Directory (Part 4 of 4) | Richard BaxterShe gave a triumphant laugh, so naïve and full of ingenuous conceitedness that Gaga was overcome afresh with admiration.
Coquette | Frank SwinnertonSally'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
/ (kənˈsiːtɪd) /
having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments
archaic fanciful
obsolete witty or intelligent
Derived forms of conceited
- conceitedly, adverb
- conceitedness, noun
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