What does the word conceit mean?
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A fancy; clever thought or expression.
Part of speech: noun
Part of speech: noun
Part of speech: noun
Usage examples for conceit
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For the time being, at least, the conceit is taken out of you, and you are thoroughly put down. – Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Samuel Adams Drake
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In fact, to make no more words about it, I was head over heels in love with Nicolete, and I think, without conceit, I may say that Nicolete was rapidly growing rather fond of me. – The Quest of the Golden Girl by Richard le Gallienne
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She had dealt his conceit a frightful wound. – The Roll-Call by Arnold Bennett