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- [kuh n-seet]
- /kənˈsit/
- /kənˈsiːt/
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- [kuh n-seet]
- /kənˈsit/
Definitions of conceit word
- uncountable noun conceit Conceit is very great pride in your abilities or achievements that other people feel is too great. 3
- countable noun conceit In literature, a conceit is a clever or unusual metaphor or comparison. 3
- noun conceit a high, often exaggerated, opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments; vanity 3
- noun conceit an elaborate image or far-fetched comparison, esp as used by the English Metaphysical poets 3
- noun conceit a witty expression 3
- noun conceit fancy; imagination 3
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Origin of conceit
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English conceyte, conceipt, derivative of conceive by analogy with deceive, deceit and receive, receipt; compare Anglo-French conceite; see concept
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Parts of speech for Conceit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conceit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conceit
noun conceit
- arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
- narcissism — inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity. Synonyms: self-centeredness, smugness, egocentrism.
- self-love — the instinct by which one's actions are directed to the promotion of one's own welfare or well-being, especially an excessive regard for one's own advantage.
- swagger — to walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air.
- complacency — Complacency is being complacent about a situation.
Antonyms for conceit
noun conceit
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- shyness — bashful; retiring.
- self-conscious — excessively aware of being observed by others.
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