First Known Use: 14th century
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1conceit
noun con·ceit \kən-ˈsēt\
: too much pride in your own worth or goodness
: an idea that shows imagination
Full Definition of CONCEIT
1
a (1) : a result of mental activity : thought (2) : individual opinion b : favorable opinion; especially : excessive appreciation of one's own worth or virtue
2
: a fancy item or trifle
3
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Origin of CONCEIT
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from conceivre
Related to CONCEIT
- Synonyms
- metaphor, figure of speech
- Antonyms
- humbleness, humility, modesty
Rhymes with CONCEIT
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2conceit
verb
Definition of CONCEIT
transitive verb
1
obsolete : conceive, understand
2
chiefly dialect : imagine
3
dial British : to take a fancy to
First Known Use of CONCEIT
1557
CONCEIT Defined for Kids
conceit
noun con·ceit \kən-ˈsēt\
Definition of CONCEIT for Kids
: too much pride in a person's own abilities or qualities : excessive self-esteem
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