Conceited meaning

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The definition of conceited is someone who is vain or has an enlarged ego or opinion of themselves.

An example of conceited is someone talking about how beautiful and popular they are.

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Holding or characterized by an unduly high opinion of oneself; vain.
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Having an exaggerated opinion of oneself, one's merits, etc.; vain.
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Whimsical; fanciful.
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Having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; vain and egotistical.
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(rhetoric, literature) Having an ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device.
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Simple past tense and past participle of conceit.
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Origin of conceited

Conceited Sentence Examples

  • Am I not too conceited and self-confident?

  • Allen swaggered over to the pool, a conceited smile on his handsome face.

  • I thought the famous pop singer might be conceited, but she seems very humble about her talent.

  • Despite her beauty, intelligence and wit, Emma was not at all conceited.

  • The conceited leader demanded a parade be held in his own honor.

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