conceit
/kənˈsiːt/
noun
- 1
Something conceived in the mind; an idea, a thought.
- 2
The faculty of conceiving ideas; mental faculty; apprehension.
“a man of quick conceit”
- 3
Quickness of apprehension; active imagination; lively fancy.
- 4
Opinion, (neutral) judgment.
- 5
Esteem, favourable opinion.
- 6
A novel or fanciful idea; a whim.
- 7
An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device.
- 8
Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris.
- 9
Design; pattern.
verb
- 1
To form an idea; to think.
- 2
To conceive.
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