conceiting

con·ceit

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-seet]
- /kənˈsit/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-seet]
- /kənˈsit/

Definitions of conceiting word

noun conceiting an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability, importance, wit, etc. 1
noun conceiting something that is conceived in the mind; a thought; idea: He jotted down the conceits of his idle hours. 1
noun conceiting imagination; fancy. 1
noun conceiting a fancy; whim; fanciful notion. 1
noun conceiting an elaborate, fanciful metaphor, especially of a strained or far-fetched nature. 1
noun conceiting the use of such metaphors as a literary characteristic, especially in poetry. 1

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Origin of conceiting

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 Conceiting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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conceiting 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

conceiting usage trend in Literature

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