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Conceit
01
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
Examples
His conceit prevented him from acknowledging his mistakes, even when they were pointed out to him.
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
Examples
The plan collapsed because it was based on a conceit that success would be immediate.
03
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
Examples
The painter used the conceit of distorted perspectives to convey tension.
04
an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature
Examples
John Donne 's metaphysical poetry is famous for its conceits, such as comparing lovers to a compass.
