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Conceit
01
ματαιοδοξία, υπερβολική υπερηφάνεια
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
Παραδείγματα
Her conceit blinded her to the needs and struggles of those around her, making her appear selfish and uncaring.
Η αλαζονεία της την έκανε τυφλή στις ανάγκες και τους αγώνες των γύρω της, κάνοντάς την να φαίνεται εγωιστική και αδιάφορη.
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
Παραδείγματα
His conceit about winning the competition ignored practical obstacles.
03
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
The conceit of the moon as a silent witness recurs throughout the poem.
