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Definitions

conceit

[kuhn-seet] / kənˈsit /
NOUN
egotism
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrogance
STRONG
complacence complacency consequence immodesty narcissism pomposity pride self-importance self-love self-regard smugness stuffiness swagger vainglory vanity
WEAK
amour-propre outrecuidance self-admiration self-conceit self-exaltation snottiness swelled head vainness
Antonyms
STRONG
humility modesty
WEAK
meekness self-consciousness shyness timidity unself-confidence

Example Sentences

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Here, Tuason cleverly lifts a conceit from “The Ring,” where a cursed videotape gave the viewer seven days to live after popping it into the VCR.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Created by Thomas Brandon and premiering Saturday on Peacock, its conceit is dramatically clever, if, of course, impossible.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

The conceit is more than a sticky idea.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

The film’s conceit borrows several elements from Brooks’ classic, with a few key differences.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

I think it’s the height of conceit for us Wartians to decide that our planet is better than all the other 999,999,999,999.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.