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Meaning of word conceit from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

conceit noun

Meaning : Feelings of excessive pride.

Synonyms : amour propre, self-love, vanity

Meaning : An elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things.

Meaning : A witty or ingenious turn of phrase.

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

Meaning : An artistic device or effect.

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

Meaning : The trait of being unduly vain and conceited. False pride.

Synonyms : conceitedness, vanity

A disposition to be humble. A lack of false pride.

Not everyone regards humility as a virtue.
humbleness, humility

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palatalized (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

palatine bone (noun)
Either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits.

thief (noun)
A criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it.

victimisation (noun)
An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).

palsgrave (noun)
(Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands.

entertainment (noun)
An activity that is diverting and that holds the attention.

sugar (noun)
A white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative.

palatalised (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

victimization (noun)
Adversity resulting from being made a victim.

bog down (verb)
Get stuck while doing something.

conceit noun

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