Conceit Definition & Meaning
conceit
- noun
- feelings of excessive pride
- an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
- a witty or ingenious turn of phrase; "he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit"
- an artistic device or effect; "the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree"
- the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
"Conceit" in song lyrics
See how conceit is used in real songs:
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"As we first to die live amongst the worst conceit"
Dres — Tru Kings -
"It takes you takin a stand and not conceit"
Illogic — What it Takes -
"To sometimes conceit"
Lifesavas — HelloHiHey
Words that rhyme with conceit
Usage tips for "conceit"
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- What does conceit mean?
- feelings of excessive pride an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things a witty or ingenious turn of phrase; "he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit" an artistic device or effect; "the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree" the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
- What part of speech is conceit?
- Conceit is a noun.
- How many definitions does conceit have?
- Conceit has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).