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Conceit
01
kesombongan, kebanggaan yang berlebihan
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
Contoh-contoh
His conceit prevented him from acknowledging his mistakes, even when they were pointed out to him.
Kesombongannya mencegahnya untuk mengakui kesalahannya, bahkan ketika ditunjukkan padanya.
She could n't stand his constant boasting and conceit about his accomplishments.
Dia tidak tahan dengan kesombongan dan keangkuhan nya yang terus-menerus tentang prestasinya.
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
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.
