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Conceit
01
marnivost, přílišná hrdost
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
Příklady
Her conceit blinded her to the needs and struggles of those around her, making her appear selfish and uncaring.
Její domýšlivost ji oslepila vůči potřebám a bojům těch kolem ní, což ji činilo sobeckou a lhostejnou.
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
Příklady
His conceit about winning the competition ignored practical obstacles.
03
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
Příklady
The conceit of repeating motifs reinforced the theme of memory.
04
an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature
Příklady
The conceit of the moon as a silent witness recurs throughout the poem.
