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Conceit

Definition

(literary, formal) An excessively favorable opinion of oneself, one's abilities, or one's accomplishments; an inflated sense of self-importance. Also, a clever or fanciful idea, often used in a literary or poetic context.

Example Sentences

1The novelist's conceit about her own genius was beginning to annoy her colleagues.
2The poem's central conceit, comparing love to a flame, was both original and effective.
3His conceit about being the best surgeon in the hospital was not supported by the data.
4The artist's use of the human body as a canvas was a bold conceit that sparked controversy.
5The philosopher's argument relied on a clever conceit, but ultimately failed to convince his critics.

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