Conceit
01
självbelåtenhet, överdriven stolthet
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
Exempel
His conceit prevented him from acknowledging his mistakes, even when they were pointed out to him.
Hans inbilskhet förhindrade honom från att erkänna sina misstag, även när de påpekades.
She could n't stand his constant boasting and conceit about his accomplishments.
Hon kunde inte stå ut med hans ständiga skryt och självbelåtenhet om sina prestationer.
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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.
