How to Pronounce Conceit
Conceit
kən'sit
Syllables:
con·ceit
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Conceit means having too much pride in yourself.
Examples
- His conceit made it hard for him to make friends.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| vain conceit | collocation | VAIN conCEIT | His success was marred by vain conceit. |
| inflated conceit | collocation | inFLA-ted conCEIT | She showed an inflated conceit about her skills. |
| to feed someone's conceit | phrasal verb | to FEED SOMEone's conCEIT | Compliments often feed his conceit. |
| to bruise someone's conceit | phrasal verb | to BRUISE SOMEone's conCEIT | Criticism can bruise a person's conceit. |
Fun Fact
Originally, 'conceit' meant a fanciful idea or ingenious concept in poetry, but over time it shifted to mean an excessively favorable opinion of oneself—showing how meanings evolve with cultural attitudes.
Word Family
noun
conceit
A feeling of too much pride in yourself or your abilities.
"His conceit made it hard for him to admit he was wrong."
adjective
conceited
Having too much pride in yourself or your abilities.
"She is very conceited and always talks about how smart she is."
adverb
conceitedly
In a way that shows too much pride in yourself or your abilities.
"He smiled conceitedly after winning the prize."
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