Conceit — synonyms, conceit antonyms, definition

1. conceit (Noun)

amour propre arrogance assumption belief caprice complacency conceitedness conception contumely effrontery fancy forwardness haughtiness imagination immodesty impertinence narcissism nerve notion over-confidence • • • humility

conceit (Noun) — Feelings of excessive pride.

conceit (Noun) — An elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things.

conceit (Noun) — A witty or ingenious turn of phrase. ex. "he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit"

conceit (Noun) — An artistic device or effect. ex. "the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree"

conceit (Noun) — The trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride.

device figure figure of speech image pride pridefulness trait trope turn of expression turn of phrase boastfulness egotism narcism narcissism posturing self-importance self-love swelled head vainglory