Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conceit
noun
/kənˈsiːt/
Definition
An excessively favorable opinion of one’s own ability, importance, or worth.
Examples
- His conceit made it difficult for him to accept criticism.
- In the poem, the author uses a conceit to compare love to a ship sailing through a storm.
Meaning
Conceit refers to a high opinion of oneself, often without justification. It can also mean an elaborate metaphor or fanciful notion in literature.
Synonyms
- Vanity
- Arrogance
- Pride
- Egotism
- Self-importance
