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Conceit
01
घमंड, अत्यधिक गर्व
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
उदाहरण
His conceit prevented him from acknowledging his mistakes, even when they were pointed out to him.
उसका घमंड उसे अपनी गलतियों को स्वीकार करने से रोकता था, तब भी जब उन्हें उसके सामने रखा जाता था।
She could n't stand his constant boasting and conceit about his accomplishments.
वह उसकी निरंतर डींग और उसकी उपलब्धियों के बारे में अभिमान को बर्दाश्त नहीं कर सकती थी।
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
उदाहरण
The plan collapsed because it was based on a conceit that success would be immediate.
Her conceit that she could finish the project alone proved unrealistic.
03
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
उदाहरण
The painter used the conceit of distorted perspectives to convey tension.
A conceit in the choreography emphasized the dancer's elegance.
04
an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature
उदाहरण
John Donne 's metaphysical poetry is famous for its conceits, such as comparing lovers to a compass.
The poem 's central conceit likened time to a thief.
