conceited Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
swollen-headed; egotistic; swollen; self-conceited; vain; egotistical.
- a conceited fool
- an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
- an egotistical disregard of others
- so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
- growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
- vain about her clothes
WordNet
Con*ceit"ed adjective
Definitions
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Endowed with fancy or imagination. Obs.He was . . . pleasantly conceited, and sharp of wit. Knolles.
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Entertaining a flattering opinion of one's self; vain. If you think me too conceited Or to passion quickly heated. Swift.
Conceited of their own wit, science, and politeness. Bentley.
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Curiously contrived or designed; fanciful. Obs.A conceited chair to sleep in. Evelyn.
Syn. -- Vain; proud; opinionated; egotistical.