Meaning of 'conceit'

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Meaning of ‘conceit’

5 definitions found.

conceit

noun

the trait of being unduly vain and conceited

Synonyms: vanity

noun

an artistic device or effect

Example: "the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree"

noun

a witty or ingenious turn of phrase

Example: "They could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit."

noun

an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things

noun

feelings of excessive pride

Synonyms: vanity

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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