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Conceit
01
vaidade, orgulho excessivo
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
Exemplos
Her conceit blinded her to the needs and struggles of those around her, making her appear selfish and uncaring.
A vaidade dela a cegou para as necessidades e lutas daqueles ao seu redor, fazendo-a parecer egoísta e indiferente.
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
Exemplos
His conceit about winning the competition ignored practical obstacles.
03
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The conceit of the moon as a silent witness recurs throughout the poem.
