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Conceit
01
vanità, orgoglio eccessivo
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
Esempi
Her conceit blinded her to the needs and struggles of those around her, making her appear selfish and uncaring.
La sua presunzione la rendeva cieca ai bisogni e alle lotte di coloro che la circondavano, facendola apparire egoista e indifferente.
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
Esempi
His conceit about winning the competition ignored practical obstacles.
03
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
Esempi
The conceit of repeating motifs reinforced the theme of memory.
04
metafora inverosimile
an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature
Esempi
The conceit of the moon as a silent witness recurs throughout the poem.
