Conceit
01
självbelåtenhet, överdriven stolthet
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
Exempel
Despite his conceit, he was unable to win the respect of his peers due to his lack of humility.
Trots sin självbelåtenhet kunde han inte vinna sina kamraters respekt på grund av sin brist på ödmjukhet.
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
Exempel
Investors were misled by the conceit that the market would always rise.
03
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
Exempel
Critics praised the film 's conceit as bold and innovative.
04
an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature
Exempel
The literary conceit in the story linked a ship's voyage to human ambition.
